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Stephanie R Eckert

Stephanie R Eckert

Female 1958 - 2022  (63 years)


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  • Name Stephanie R Eckert  [1] 
    Birth 21 Oct 1958  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 13 Feb 2022  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial 18 Feb 2022  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • St. Marys Catholic Cemetery
    Person ID I4312  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father George Eckert 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Kathleen Stebick 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F4700  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Carl G. Lecker,   b. 4 Sep 1954, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Feb 2011, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Marriage 26 Nov 1977  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Jennifer Lecker  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Mandy Lecker  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1059  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 2 Timothy Garner 
    Marriage 15 Dec 2018  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Family ID F4701  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Lecker-Garner, Stephanie R. 14FEB2022.
      Stephanie R. Lecker-Garner, 63, of 633 E. Joseph Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, February 13, 2022 with her family by her side at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with cancer.

      She was born on October 21, 1958, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George "Junie" and Kathleen "Kay" Stebick Eckert.

      On November 26, 1977, she married the late Carl G. Lecker, he preceded her in death on February 12, 2011. On December 15, 2018, she married Timothy Garner, who survives of St. Marys.

      Stephanie was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1976 and then went through Edinboro University. She was a member of the St. Marys Church and was a dedicated employee of MPP for more than 45 years. She was also a member of the Legion Auxiliary.

      Steffie was an avid and die-hard Steelers fan, never missing a game and she loved rooting for her team. She enjoyed traveling, especially going to see the elk and spending time at Myrtle Beach with her family. She also loved her dogs, music, and dancing. She was a true shining light with an infectious smile, always lighting up any room she entered. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife who loved her family with all her heart.

      In addition to her husband, Tim Garner, she is survived by her two best friends, her daughters; Mandy Pohorence and her husband Tim of Corry and Jennie Lecker of Waterford, by her sister, Aileen Eckert of Johnsonburg, and by a niece who was like a daughter to her; Morgan (Sal) Pontillo of Chambersburg. She is also survived by a step-daughter; Alicia (Shawn) Bogacki of St Marys, two step-grandchildren; Bryannah and Joshua, and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl G. Lecker.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Stephanie R. Lecker-Garner will be celebrated on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Rev. Peter Augustine Pierjok, OSB, officiating.

      Interment will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 5-8 p.m.

      Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193.

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.

      Published by The Daily Press from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2022.
      HFA: 16FEB2022
      https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/smdailypress/name/stephanie-lecker-garner-obituary?id=32994530