Dolores “Dolly” A. Beck, 95, formerly of Allentown and Emmaus, died Dec. 13, 2021, at Phoebe Allentown. She was the wife of the late Glenn H. Beck for 54 years until his death in 2000. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Eleanor (Kohl) Knauss.

She was a 1944 graduate of Allentown High School and then attended the Allentown Hospital Nurses Training School.

She was employed in sales at Hess’s Department Store, later employed at the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown.

She was a member of St. James UCC, Allentown and formerly a member of Dubbs Memorial UCC Church, Allentown, where she taught Sunday school.

She was an avid reader, lifelong learner, devout in her faith, a lover of music and enjoyed beach vacations with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by a daughter, Sue Moniz; a son, Mark and his wife, Jennifer; sons-in-law, Gary Issermoyer and James Moniz; grandchildren, James Moniz, Sarah Issermoyer, Jennifer Moniz Bernhard, Jason Issermoyer, Anthony Moniz, Jonathan Moniz, Rachel and Matthew; 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Karen Issermoyer and brothers, Frederick G. Knauss Jr., William E. Knauss and Daniel G. Knauss.

Contributions may be made in her name to the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.