Marilyn Eckert

1949 - 2017

ST. MARYS - Marilyn Jane Wehler Eckert, 68, of 195 McKennedy Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday (May 11, 2017) following an extended illness.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1949, in St. Marys, daughter of Miriam Smith Wehler, who survives of St. Marys, and the late William Wehler.
Marilyn married the love of her life, Kenneth James Eckert, on July 26, 1969; he survives. Together, they raised four wonderful children, Mark (Nicky) Eckert and Chad (Kim) Eckert, both of St. Marys, Dr. Jill Eckert Stager (Thaddeus) of Hershey and son Jeff Eckert, who preceded her in death on December 13, 2009.
Marilyn is survived by nine beautiful grandchildren: Justin and Sydney Eckert, Chloe and Colby Eckert, Jeff "J.D." Eckert Schaut of St. Marys, and Thaddeus, Cianna, Tessa, and Trappe Stager of Hershey; her seven siblings: Sr. Marian Wehler of Oil City, Denny (Mary Lou) Wehler, Ed (Sharon) Wehler, Steve (Molly) Wehler, Janet (Mac) Reed, all of St Marys, Betsy (Joe) Azzato of Russell, and Kathy (John) Bloom of Winchester, Va. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Jamie Wilson Eckert Schaut and her husband Derek, their children Jonathan and Aubrey, along with many nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers and relatives who all loved her so dearly.
Marilyn's most rewarding job was raising her four children. She was also employed by Keystone Carbon Company, Ames Department Store, Drs. Alfieri and Babin, Drs. Sorg and Cienciva at Keystone Medical and retired from Penn Highlands Healthcare. She was a member of Queen of the World Church, the Altar Rosary Society, and would willingly volunteer her time whenever or wherever needed.
Marilyn was a loving and gentle person with an endearing love for children and babies. She enjoyed crocheting, reading detective novels, playing cards, growing flowers, and her home; most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved us all unconditionally. She was a fighter and our hero in dealing with her illness over the past 2 1/2 years. Marilyn will be missed by everyone who knew her and loved her so much.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Queen of the World Church, St. Marys, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon with the Rev. Jeff Noble, pastor, and the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, as concelebrants. Interment will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Nurses, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Hahne Cancer Center in DuBois, Pa.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, 15857 and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com