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Marie Ecker Obituary

HANOVER Marie S. Ecker, 81, entered into God's eternal care, Monday, August 26, 2013, at the Morning Glory Personal Care Home, Littlestown. Born March 17, 1932. in St. Louis, Mo, Marie was the daughter of the late David J. and Frances (Soltysiak) Whalen, Sr. Marie was the loving wife of the late Ferdinand C. Ecker who died July 30, 1994. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover. Marie is survived by three daughters; Lorraine L. Gebhart and her husband Eric F. of Littlestown, Deborah M. Mayhew and her husband Lloyd W. of Fairfield, and Michele A. Deatrick and her husband John H. of New Oxford; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, David J. Whalen, Jr. and his wife Valerie of Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel M. Yeiser officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marie's memory to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, PA 17331. Serving as casketbearers will be Eric Gebhart, Lloyd Mayhew, John Deatrick, Eric Fuhrman, Matthew Fuhrman and Jay Smith. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com

Published by Evening Sun on Aug. 27, 2013.
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We just learned of Marie's passing today. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Rudy and Sheila

August 31, 2013

We remember her fondly. May she fly with the angels. She would brighten my day when she came in to see me just by her smile and her hello. Though the years I (we) developed a real fondness for Marie. We are sorry to hear of her passing.

Dr. & Mrs. Wesley R. Harden III

Dr. & Mrs. Wesley Harden III

August 30, 2013

Lorraine and family, I'm so very sorry to hear about your mom, I just found out today. I'm sorry I haven't seen her in the past few years, we always kept in touch when she lived in town. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her. May all the beautiful memories stay in your heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Denny and family.

August 29, 2013

I will miss seeing Marie on Sunday Mornings out with her walker. She always had a cheerful greeting when I would leave the Restaurant. She was a sweet lady. JANET

Janet E. McMaster

August 29, 2013

Marie Iam going to miss you alot, you were a very caring person, going to miss our pizza parties, rest in peach my dear friend. Love you Vicci

Victoria Gladhill

August 27, 2013

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