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Joseph Eckrote Obituary
Born Sept. 15, 1937, Joseph attended Newport High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force.
Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy; his father, Joseph; his brothers, Calvin, Floyd and Harold "Blackie" Eckrote; his sisters, Sarah Rubright, Clara "Sis" Stewart and Olivia "WeeWee" Wysocki; and his infant grandson, Jaxon Joseph, who Joseph could not wait to be with again.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Martha; his two sons, William and Cory; and his granddaughters, Kaitlin and Cassidy. He is also survived by his sisters, Lydia Bujno and Millie Tronsue.
A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc. Funeral Home, 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, with a service immediately following.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Eckrote
5 Entries
January 20, 2018
Martha and family I am truly sorry about your loss. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. Love Debbie Recek
JULUANN Novak
January 2, 2018
Millie, We are so sorry for your loss. We love you. Juliann and Billy
Marlene Swiatkowski
January 2, 2018
Dear Marty, Billy Joe & Cory,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.May Joe
Rest In Peace.
Marlene (cousin) Swiatkowski
Wendy Leiby
January 1, 2018
Dear Aunt Marty, cousin BillyJoe, & Cory,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many but joined by so many family members in heaven. GOD BLESS!
Sending love,
Wendy Leiby
January 1, 2018
Dear Marty, Billy, and Cory,
I am truly sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I hope you find peace in knowing that he is at rest and reunited with family and friends.
Love, Lee Ann xo
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