Billie J. Beck, 73, of Emmaus, died August 16, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of Paul J. Beck, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage on August 25, 2015. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Druckenmiller) DeLong. She worked in the bakery at Weis Markets, Emmaus for 30 years, retiring in 2014. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Survivors: She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Beck; Son, Joseph P. Beck of Emmaus; Daughter, Virginia E. Beck of Allentown; Brothers, Richard DeLong of Emmaus and Robert DeLong of Allentown; Sister, Louise Duelfer of Allentown; Grandchildren, Logan and McKenna Beck. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM in St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 South 6th St., Emmaus. Visitation 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice House, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015.