Jack Eckenrode

Jack L. Eckenrode
Jack L. Eckenrode, 75, of Quakertown, died Thursday, December 15, 2005, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Anne M. (Lyons) Eckenrode. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leo and Marie V. (Mannweiller) Eckenrode. He was a manager for Prudential Insurance Co., Quakertown, before retiring. After retiring, he was a real estate agent for Cope Realtors of Quakertown. He was a member of St. Isidores Catholic Church, Quakertown, where he served as a cantor and member of the choir. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Choir, Doylestown. He was a 3rd degree Knight and a member of Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch Council 4649, Quakertown. Survivors: Wife; a son, Jack C. of Madison, Connecticut; six daughters, Michele M. Lawler of Langhorne, Ann M. Bova of Bethlehem, Mary Pat Hoffman of Allentown, Margaret Mary Rutherford of Doylestown, Susan M. Dale of Coopersburg, Catherine B. Coby of Quakertown; 23 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Ray, formerly of Dallas, Texas, and a grandson, Gerard M. Bova. Services: A Mass will be held in St. Isidores Catholic Church, Quakertown, on December 19, 2005, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com), Quakertown, is in charge of the arrangements. Contributions: Can be made to the National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Donations can also be made online at www.NDSS.org.