David Howard Atkins, 56, of Elizabeth Twp., died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at home. He was born March 22, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Patricia L. Chalfant Atkins of Elizabeth Twp, and the late Howard Charles Atkins who died December 10, 2014. David was a self-employed mechanic. He loved to work and he loved his dogs. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Lyle David Atkins, sister, Lee Ann (Robert) Johns of Elizabeth Twp, his companion, Cindy Kavic, nephews, Robert (Ali) Johns, Jr., and Jesse (Lauren) Johns, and a niece, Jillian (Vincent) Monti. There is no visitation, Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com