Douglas E. Beckwith

Douglas E. Beckwith, 68, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, August 18th, in Lebanon.

Douglas was born in Colorado Springs, CO, on May 2, 1958, a son of Mary (Slater) Beckwith of Odenton, MD, and the late Donald C. Beckwith.

He was a graduate of Palmyra Area High School, class of 1976.

He was previously employed as a chef at various locations, including Cafe 1134 and Peohe's in Coronado, CA. At Peohe's, he oversaw catering for the San Diego Chargers.

Douglas is survived by his daughter Hannah Barron, wife of Adam, of Seattle, WA; siblings: Dennis Beckwith, husband of Ann Kirsh, of Raleigh, NC; Jeff Beckwith, husband of Virginia "Ginger," of Cleveland, SC; Steve Beckwith and his partner Tina Beahm, of Harrisburg; Jeanne Elberfeld, wife of Greg, of Orwigsburg; Barbara Dunn of Painted Post, NY; Patty Simeone, wife of John, of Pittsburgh; and Laurie Barrow, wife of Fred, of Odenton, MD. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Douglas was preceded in death by his sister Donna Beckwith.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to: National Park Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 17394, Baltimore, MD 21298-9450 or by visiting https://www.nationalparks.org/

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with the arrangements.