Obituary of Lillian Rounds

Lillian Beckman Rounds Lillian Beckman Rounds, age 88, of Millcreek Twp. peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on December 24, 2008 at her home. She was born in Brookville, PA on July 22, 1920, the youngest daughter of the late Frank and Edna Ellenberger Beckman. She had resided in Erie most of her life, except for ten years when she and her husband, Jim, managed a general merchandise store and service station in Wellsville, NY. She and her sisters formed the Beckman Sisters Trio and sang together for years at churches and special events, including the dedication of the KDKA radio station in Pittsburgh. She was a longtime member of First Alliance Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Her love for music continued as she listened daily to her collection of Gaither music. She was the head cashier for twelve years at the J. B. Dahlkemper Co. on Peach Street until her retirement in 1982. After that, she was a busy volunteer at her church, where as a member of the hospitality team, she helped prepare countless meals for special events. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Flint (Chuck) of Millcreek Twp., two grandsons, Jamie (Becky) Flint and Chris (Janae) Flint all of Erie. She was blessed with a great-grandson, Corbin Flint. She is also survived by a precious family of nieces, nephews, and in-laws who have shown so much love and kindness over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, James H. Rounds, and her sisters, Laveda Lingenfelter and Caroline Sadowski. A memorial service will be held at First Alliance Church on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. Private inurnment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506.