Madelyn P. Beck

was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on Dec 6, 1949 to Francis(Frank) Preusser and Agnes Lapacik.

Madelyn graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in 1968.

Madelyn married her devoted husband, Robert A Beck (Bob) on June 20, 1970. They were

close to celebrating 55 years married and spending almost 60 years together. They went on to

have one daughter, Tara Lynn, born March 24, 1976.

She worked for North Central Mental Health as an office manager over 20 years. The last 5

years she lightly retired to continue working for them as a contractual employee.

Her favorite hobby was shopping, especially taking Tara and Breliana. She was also passionate

about reading. She always had her nose in a book.

There was never a place that she left without making new friends. Her coworkers loved her.

Her daughter’s friends adored her, and strangers warmly remember her.

Her favorite memories were the year’s of her daughter’s dance and cheerleading. She was

always her daughter’s biggest cheerleader in every step of life. Another favorite memory was

her daughter’s wedding on Jan 2, 2010, where she gained a whole new family including 2

automatic grandkids in Steven and Tiffany. She also never missed a soccer or volleyball game

for Breliana. She was a doting grandma for sure. Christmas was also a favorite time of the year

with many traditions held with family and friends.

She was proud of her beloved husband’s successful career as a Pharmacist. They spent many

many cruises and travel abroad visiting the world, acquiring many close and new friends a long

the way. The countless memories Bob and Maddy shared together, and with family and

friends, will be cherished and held close in our hearts.

“Sunshine” was Bob’s nickname for her. That warmth will live on in her memory.

Madelyn was a survivor of Ovarian/Fallopian cancer twice. In recent years she suffered heart

complications from the treatments. A special thank to Cleveland Clinic for performing a miracle

and giving us more time.

Spouse Robert A Beck married for 55 years this June, together for almost 60 years.

Daughter Tara Lynn Beck Gyke daughter (Christopher Gyke husband) daughter Breliana Gyke,

Tiffany Gyke, Steven Gyke, Sister Carolyn Waldner and Karl Waldner and her 4 children and their families. Also much extended family near and far.

Visitation will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, from 4pm-8pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following morning, February 22, at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, beginning at 10am. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Pataskala, OH.

In lieu of flowers please donate to American Heart Association and Ovarian Cancer Research

Alliance.