Beckmann, Joan R. on December 23, 2009, 74 years of age, of Southold, NY. Loving wife of Richard A. Beckmann, Sr. Beloved mother of Kathy Joan Barraco (Steven) and Richard A. Beckman, Jr. (Susan). Adored grandmother of Richard A. Beckmann III, Sarah Beckmann, William Joseph Barraco and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Barraco. Fond sister of M. Kimbel Harwood and Jean Davidson. They will receive family and friends on Tuesday December 29 from 2 to 6 PM at the Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. A service will be held at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Southold Free Library, Main Street, Southold, NY 11971, in her memory would be appreciated. www.nthfh.com