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Clyde Eckert Obituary

WINDSOR Clyde W. Eckert, 96, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a visitation from 9-10 a.m. Certified Celebrant Betty Frey will be officiating at the service. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery. Mr. Eckert was born in Windsor on December 27, 1917, a son of the late Frank H. and Bertha (McCoy) Eckert. He started working in 1942 when he was 25 years as a First Fireman and retired in 1979 as an Engineer with Penn Central Railroad. Mr. Eckert was a member of the Brotherhood of Engineers, Railroad Retirement Association, and Laurel Fire Company in Windsor. Mr. Eckert leaves his long time companion, Joanne M. Ness of York; two sons, Lester of Charlestown, SC and Terry of Red Lion; a daughter, Doris M. Gemmill of Red Lion; eight grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha F. (Benson) Eckert; a son, Clyde; a daughter, Connie L. Moffitt; and four brothers, Ervin, Wilbur, Ralph, and Spurgeon. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel Fire Company, 94 Schoolhouse Lane, Windsor, PA 17366. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 27, 2014.
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So sorry to hear about your father . He was a VERY good neighbor to our mother "Romaine Smith" . He would help us with the mowing,n other things. Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Smith family

April 29, 2014

To the family of Clyde - my deepest sympathy to all of you, especially Joanne and Doris may God be will you all and remember the good times.
Ileen Zarfos

April 28, 2014

Joanne, I am so sorry and you are in my thoughts and prayers. When I think of Clyde, I will always think of the bouquets of lilacs he used to bring me in the spring. In case you don't recognize my last name, I'm next door to Mary. Sandy Carsten

SANDRA CARSTEN

April 28, 2014

A very kind and gentle Uncle, like no other...you will be missed.
Janell

April 28, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Clyde's passing,lots of special memories of him in the years that we had the pleasure of knowing him, what a wonder long life he had. Always treasure happy times you shared, thinking of you, sincerely,Jodi,Marlin,Jonathan

Jodi Miller

April 28, 2014

Terry, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara Myers

April 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss~
Love & prayers
Erica Owens

Erica Owens

April 27, 2014

To Joanne and her family and to Clyde's family, I am sorry hear of his passing. Clyde was a good man. May the memories you have of him help you through this time. I am hear if you need to talk. Love ya.

Mindi Jones

April 27, 2014

Terry and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Linda and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Paul Wagner

April 27, 2014

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