James Dennis Eck Sr., 73, of Richland Township died Saturday at his home.

He was born May 23, 1939, in Pittsburgh to the late August Frederick Eck and the late Margaret Anna Koch Eck.

Mr. Eck was a Mason.

He worked as an auto body technician for numerous local businesses and owned and operated Eck's Sharpening Service.

He also enjoyed shopping.

Mr. Eck is survived by his wife, Roberta M. (Edwards) Eck of Richland Township, who he married Oct. 3, 1960; and two children, James D. (Connie) Eck Jr. of Prospect and Judy A. (Carl) Aldridge of West Deer Township.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Crystal (Chad) Snyder of Butler, Ryan Eck (his fiancée, Olivia Sub) of Prospect and Janine Aldridge, Jennifer Aldridge and Jacob Aldridge, all of West Deer Township; two great-grandchildren, Paige and Elijah Snyder; and his brother, Richard Eck of Wexford.

ECK— Visitation for James Dennis Eck Sr., who died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, was earlier this week at the HERBERT R. KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC., Allison Park, and the funeral service was today. Interment will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.To leave an online condolence, please visit www.kingfuneralhome.com.