Darrell V Beck

Darrell V. Beck, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at Vero at Bethlehem. Born in Allentown on December 16, 1937, he was the son of the late William D. and Alice (Hartzell) Beck. Darrell was married for 25 years to his wife, Lucina, until her passing in 2017.

Darrell proudly served in the National Guard and earned an associate degree in Business Administration from Northampton Community College. After a 35-year career at Bethlehem Steel in the business office, he spent eight additional years with Air Products & Chemicals before his retirement. He also worked part time for many years at Pantry Pride, formerly Penn Fruit Co.

Since 1982, Darrell was co-owner of Becky's Drive-In, where he became a familiar face to generations of families and moviegoers throughout the Lehigh Valley. Darrell is a member of the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association where he met and made many friends from other drive-in owners in different states. Both Darrell and Lucina enjoyed attending the annual UDITOA conventions in Florida during the winter months; last attending in 2023.

He always enjoyed traveling to new destinations with Lucina and their friends. Throughout his adult life, Darrell enjoyed cars, boating, water skiing, bowling, skiing, and golfing. He remained an avid golfer and bowler well into his 80s. Darrell was a Lifetime member of the Bethlehem Boating Club, Inc. He was also a lifelong fan of the Phillies and Eagles and treasured spending time with longtime friends, especially during Friday lunches with the Golden Oldies at the Blue Mountain Drive-In.

Above all, Darrell will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and genuine care for others. He had an easygoing nature, a warm personality, and a way of making everyone feel welcome.

In addition to his wife, Lucina, he was predeceased by his brother, Dale Beck.

He is survived by his son, Scott Schwoyer and daughter-in-law Susan; grandchildren Jennifer, Samantha, Derek, and Erika; brother Dennis Beck; sisters Mary Mayberry and Cindy Deppe; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Vero at Bethlehem as well as Emily of Hospice for all the tender and loving care they provided for Darrell.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.