Our Staff

Richard Edder

Funeral Director, Owner

Rick was three years old when his family moved to Girard, where he lived above the funeral home, seeing his father serving the families of West County every day. As a family, the Edder’s valued and taught being of service, not only to the families they served professionally, but also to the community.  He learned teamwork, discipline, and time management as a student athlete at Girard High School. Coupling those life skills he too chose to serve as a funeral director.

Rick attended Mercyhurst University and then Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he earned his degree and became a licensed funeral director in 2020. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Julia Hatton Edder. Together they are busy raising three very active boys, Weston, Langston and Calen.

Rick purchased the funeral home from his father in 2025. Now as owner of the Edder Family Funeral Home, his desire to continue excellence in service is paramount.

Dan & Bonnie Edder

Dan Edder has faithfully served as a funeral director for 35 years. Having retired in January of 2025 Dan remains an invaluable professional resource for his youngest son, Richard, who has assumed ownership of the family business.

Dan is married to Bonnie Burns Edder who remains on staff as office manager continuing a supporting role in the operation of the funeral home.

Robert Peltonen III

Funeral Director

Robert grew up in Stoneboro, PA, where he attended Lakeview High School, graduating in 2017. He then enrolled at Clarion University of Pennsylvania to pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine and Biology. During his time at Clarion, he began his career in funeral service and worked for the Clarion County Coroner’s Office, where he served as Chief Deputy Coroner for two years.

In 2023, Robert graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, earning an Associate of Specialized Technology degree in Funeral Arts & Sciences. He joined Edder Funeral Home the same year, completed his funeral internship, and became a licensed Funeral Director in 2024.

In his free time, Robert enjoys taking walks around Girard with his fiancée, Emily Evers, and their dog, Olive. He looks forward to continuing to serve and support the community with compassion and dedication in the years ahead.

Tosha Fuller

Administrative Assistant

Tosha Fuller is a native to Lake City, graduating from Girard High School and continuing her education at Penn State. Tosha pursued opportunities in clinical oncology, private investigation, insurance, and, ultimately, management-level roles across several industries, providing a highly varied and adaptable skillset.  Tosha returned to the Lake City area following the unexpected loss of her father. 

Combining the tools gained professionally with her own experiences of loss, Tosha has found immense fulfillment in serving and supporting the families who come to Edder Family Funeral Home during their time of need through her role as an Administrative Assistant, with a special focus in Aftercare Services.

In the years following her return to the Lake City, Tosha married the love of her life, Zach, and gained two incredible stepdaughters, Izzy and Kerri.   In her free time, Tosha can be found spending time with family, enjoying nature, and working within her gardens. 

Joyce Becker

Guest Greeter

Joyce Becker, as a door greeter, will often be found attending to and treating visitors as family by taking a coat to hang, serving water, guiding visitors during services, and offering a kind and welcoming presence to guests. Having endured the recent loss of her husband, Joyce is intuitive to what a family may need in the moments before they say goodbye to a loved one.

Butch Lance, Dick Miller, Bill Hellyer, & Bob Tremayne

Funeral Assistants

Butch, Dick, Bill, and Bob (not pictured) provide vital support during funeral services. Their efforts in handling military honors, set-up, break-down, and chauffer services ensure our funeral directors are able to focus on the family.