Justin Todd Perts, age 39, of North East, Pa., died on Monday June 20, 2016 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born on February 9, 1977 the son of James L. Perts (Karen) of Celina, Ohio and Gail E. Stewart Perts of Harborcreek, Pa.

Justin graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in St. Marys Ohio. He bartended at Jack's Place in North East from 1995 till 2010 and was employed at Freeport Restaurant.

Justin enjoyed sports, especially golfing and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed being around friends and family and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-father, Jack Tarasovitch of Harborcreek; brother, Dallas Perts (Deb) of Minster, Ohio; nieces, Cala and Erica; nephew, Devean; and a great-nephew, James.

Memorials may be made to the Anna Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511 or Because You Care, Inc., 6041 West Road, McKean, PA 16426.

Private funeral arrangements are being handled by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East.

Please send condolences to www.elkinfh.com.