Carl G. Lecker

VISITATION : Tuesday, February 15, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM

SERVICES : Wednesday, February 16, at 12:00 PM at St. Marys Church

Carl G. Lecker , 56, of 160 Averyville Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday evening, February 12, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center following a brief illness.

He was born September 4, 1954 in St. Marys, a son of the late Albert J. and Naomi Halpin Lecker.
On November 26, 1977 in St. Marys Church, he married Stephanie Eckert Lecker, who survives.

Carl was a graduate of ECCHS, class of 1972.  He served in the US Army from 1972-1976 and had been a member of the American Legion.  He was an avid Steelers fan and also enjoyed the Pittsburgh Penguins.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his pets and was a member of the St. Marys Church.

In addition to his wife of 33 years, Stephanie Eckert Lecker, he is survived by:
Daughter: Mandy Lecker and her companion Tim Pohorence, Erie
Daughter: Jennie Lecker, St. Marys
Brother: David Lecker and his wife Judy, Washington
Sister: Mary Kay, Mrs. George Kim, Georgia
Goddaughter: Morgan Williamson of St Marys
Numerous: Nieces and Nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Lecker in 2010.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carl G. Lecker will be celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., as Celebrant.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch- Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Elk Unit, 117 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 West 8th Street, Suite 216, Erie, PA  16501