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Jeanne Eckroad Obituary
(nee Righter)
PORTAGE LAKES -- Jeanne C. Eckroad (nee Righter), 79, passed away on June 6, 2019. She was born December 23, 1939 in Akron to Silas and Alma Righter. Jeanne graduated from Coventry High School in 1957. She was the owner of a number of beauty salons and enjoyed interior decorating and design. She was also a faithful member of Hope Lutheran Church. Whatever she did, she did with talent.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Eckroad; sister, Joyce (Sherman) Grant; and brother-in-law, John Regan.
She is survived by her son, Robert (Karen) Eckroad; daughter, Tanya (Lowell) Bailey; sister, Cindy Regan; grandson, Jeffrey "JD" (Britani) Hill; and great-granddaughter, Kaydence; several nieces and a nephew.
The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to her special caregivers, Paula Stefan and Sharon Wolfe, as well as the entire staff at Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living for the excellent care provided to Jeanne.
Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron on Tuesday, June 11 from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service beginning at 11 a.m., Pastor Jack Kozak officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 999 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319, in memory of Jeanne. Condolences and memories may be shared with Jeanne's family at the funeral home website.
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Shirley Shook
June 16, 2019
I am so sad but I know your in a better place my friend of 66 yrs. I give thanks to your family and you for the kindness and love you always showed me and of course for Karl.
I pray for your family and send my love to Rob, JD, Tanya and Cindy. God bless all of you.
Your friend,
Shirley Shook and family
June 16, 2019
I am so sad but I know your in a better place my friend of 66 yrs. I give thanks to your family and you for the kindness and love you always showed me and of course for Karl.
I pray for your family and send my love to Rob, JD, Tanya and Cindy. God bless all of you.
Your friend,
Shirley Shook and family
Leslie Coddington
June 12, 2019
I will always remember Jeanne as beautifully dressed, nails and hair perfect and a big bright smile. In time, replace the grief with warm memories.
Renee Cooney
June 10, 2019
May peace be with you and prayers and condolences to the family.
Sandy Doney
June 9, 2019
I have known Jeanne since I met her sister Cindy in the 6th grade. May she rest in peace. She is now in a much better place.
Donna Steese
June 9, 2019
I will always treasure the friendship that Jeanne and I had for 70 years. Such memories we shared! May she rest in peace . I want to express my condolence to her family.
Bacher Funeral Home Portage Lakes
June 9, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Karen McCrady
June 7, 2019
I have known Jeanne since first grade at Lockwood. I will miss her. May she Rest In Peace.
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