Beatrice (Hartman) Austin

Beatrice (Hartman) Austin, age 72, of Erie passed away on Monday May 18, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 22, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Gerald and Cecilia (Carl) Hartman.

Bea was formerly employed as a cafeteria aide at Rolling Ridge Elementary School in Harborcreek until retirement.

She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and enjoyed baking.

Bea was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lillian Hartman and Nancy Colt; and brothers, Sonny and Robert Hartman.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years David L. Austin whom she married November 18, 1972; daughters, Sabrina Austin (Mark) of Wattsburg, Diana Austin (Chris) of Erie, and Georgiana Montanye (Adam) of Erie; sons, D.J. Austin, Jr. (Missy) of Wattsburg and Alan Austin (Colleen) of Erie; brothers, Jack Hartman (Bev) of Erie, Gayle Hartman (Linda) of Roanoke, VA, and Gary Hartman (Shelley) of North East; grandchildren, Tylor, Alex, Destiny, Chandler, Alexis, Erika, Cole, Ryder, Lynnea, and Cassie; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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