All Obituaries

Paul Crozier Atkinson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1951, to the late Crozier and LaVerne (Walton) Atkinson of Pittsburgh.  Paul was a graduate of Seton LaSalle High School in 1969. Following high school, he entered the United States Coast Guard. After his time in the Coast Guard, he served as the Captain of the research vessel "Perca" on Lake Erie for 38 years until happily retiring in March of 2009. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, a great...

Sondra (Sandy) F. Fuller, age 84, of Lake City, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 amidst the love and presence of her family. She was the daughter and first-born child of Frank E. Rodman and Pearl (Murray) Rodman of Long Beach, CA.  She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 18, 1939.  Sandy attended schools in Long Beach, CA from kindergarten through university having attended Garfield Elementary, Stephens Jr. High, Long Beach Polytechnic HS, and Long Beach State...

John Howard Strait Jr., “Jack”, 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 15, 2024, in Erie, PA after a long, hard-fought illness. Born on October 10th, 1955, in Erie, PA. Jack graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973 and spent a 40-year career in the oil and gas well business. With a deep passion for the outdoors, Jack developed many skills which he generously taught to many. In his free time, he found great joy in fishing, especially for the elusive Musky. When...

Christopher Reinelt, 37 passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2024. He was born January 7, 1987 son of Martin Reinelt and Christine Devies, Christopher spent his childhood in Lake City Pennsylvania frequenting the creeks and woods near his home curious about all that surrounded him. He had such a thirst for knowledge and shared that wealth with anyone he met. He quickly became an expert in his passions from reptiles and wildlife to wild plants and anything else that he found fascinating. He...

Betty (Lou) Bell, of Parkside at Westminster, formerly of Girard and Lake City, passed away on April 8, 2024. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Girard High School, Behrend Center, and also had a nursing degree from St. Vincent in earlier years. She retired in 2000 after 28 years as Secretary/Treasurer of Girard Township. During her 28 years at Girard Township, she was given five beautiful plaques to honor her dedication and faithful service. A longtime member of...

James Michael Becker, 83, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family that he was so proud of. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and love that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He treated everyone who walked through his doors like family. He truly never met a stranger. Born June 7th, 1940 in Erie Pennsylvania, to the late James M. Sr. and Barbara A. (Condon) Becker; Jim grew up with his three siblings. Jim served on Girard...

Timothy J Pustelak, 49 of St. Petersburg Florida died on Tuesday April 2, 2024. He was born January 20, 1975 a son to the late Joseph “Bill” and Audrey (Johnson) Pustelak. Tim graduated from Cathedral Prep High School in 1993.  Following school, he pursued his passion for Racing. Tim traveled the country racing in various Motocross, Arenacross and Supercross events.  After surviving a couple unbelievable accidents, he hung up his jersey and began to work in the office...

Rebecca G. (Smith) Hecker, 53, of Ellwood City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.   Rebecca was born on September 5, 1970 in Erie, PA to Elton and Martha (Blank) Smith. Rebecca grew up in Girard, a 1988 graduate from Girard High School, and continued her education at Grove City College where she received her undergraduate degree in psychology. In pursuit of bettering herself, she continued her education at Gannon University attaining a Master’s Degree. She...

Robin M. Edinger, 62, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, March 30, 2024.   Born July 14, 1961, to James and Conchita (Menendez) Bebko, Robin grew up in Erie and, at an early age, began working at General Electric. Over the span of more than three decades, she traversed through various roles, beginning as an assembler on the floor, working in numerous different buildings, and ultimately culminated her career in the highly technical engine testing facility at the plant....

Almeda (Richmond) Bock, Brunner, age 92 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March, 27, 2024.  Almeda was born in Philipsburg, PA on May 29, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Helen (Hebden) Richmond.   Almeda graduated from the Philipsburg High School in 1949 and then worked at Ibberson's Drug Store in Philipsburg. Shortly thereafter, she moved with her husband to the Erie area in 1951 and, later, in 1968, to Lake City. During this time, Almeda dedicated herself to...