Josephine Basso Beck

Josephine Basso Beck, 92, of Warren, formerly of Mansfield, died at 3:20 AM Saturday Sept.8, 2007 at Victoria House in Austintown, OH. She was born March 26, 1915 in Fairchance, PA a daughter of Joseph and Maria (Sica) Basso. Josephine worked as a dental assistant in Detroit, MI and Philadelphia, PA prior to marrying Raymond C. Beck, president of Stewarts Root Beer Co., in 1952 and moving to Mansfield, OH. While there she became vice-president of the Company and she trained employees to work in root beer stands. She was a member of the Niles Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Raymond, an infant daughter Joanna Jones in 1934, a sister Mary Basso Hayes, and brothers Michael, John, William, Barlow, Louis, and Anthony. She is survived by 3 nieces Mary Lee Lightner, Jacqueline Rozzo, Michele Grimm and 2 nephews Louis and James Basso. There will be a graveside service 1:00 PM Monday Sept.10, 2007 at the Howland Twp. Cemetery. Mr. David Ritter will officiate. Material contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice 5401 Ashley Circle Austintown, OH 44515. Arrangements were handled by Roberts-Clark Chapel. To view this obituary or send condolences go to www.robertsclarkchapel.com.