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Edward Eck Obituary
Edward C. Eck, Jr., 82, formerly of Northampton died unexpectedly in his home in Pike County on August 30, 2011. He was the husband of Mary (Jones) Rumney Eck and the late Hilda (Seier) Eck who died January 14, 1997. Ed was born February 17, 1929 in Northampton, son of the late Edward Sr. and Mamie (Laury) Eck. He was an engineer for the N & B Railroad and he also worked at the Atlas Cement Co., Northampton. He served in the U.S. Navy. After his retirement he moved to his home in the Poconos where he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Survivors: Besides his wife Mary, he is survived by four daughters, Linda Szoke and husband Steve, of Forksville, Patricia Budin and fiance Lynn Snyder, of Northampton, Susan Griesemer and husband Rian, of Walnutport, and Lisa Earich, of Bethlehem; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sister, Loretta Burkhardt. Services: Saturday at 11 a.m. in Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Call Saturday 9 a.m. until services in the Funeral Home.
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Frederic W. Grannis, Esq.
September 2, 2011
Daddy and I will miss you very much. May God bless and keep your family!
Frederic W. Grannis, Esq.
Polly Arosemena-Ruiz
Phyllis & Bruce Beitler
September 2, 2011
We were so fortunate to have Ed and Mary as our Promised Land neighbors, and will miss them greatly. Our sympathies to all the family, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Frack
September 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss! I will miss seeing Ed & Mary. They were always laughing and joking with each other and my family. Loved them both. Our deepest sympathy to the famy!
Ted Rizzo
September 2, 2011
Ted, Anna and Frani Rizzo and all Ed and Mary's friends at the Old Ranger's Inn are very saddened by this terrible loss. Ed and Mary's friends are in our prayers and Ed and Mary will always be in our hearts.
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September 2, 2011
Patti, Linda, Sue & Lisa,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was always the life of the party, always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Take it one day at a time. The memories you made with him will be with you forever.
Love and prayers,
Jo Ann & Daniel Cenchitz
Marilyn Muller
September 2, 2011
Patti & Families,
Please accept our Sympathy on the passing of your Father and wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time in your life.
Marilyn & Dave
September 2, 2011
Betsy and I will never forget Ed and what a great friend and neighbor he was to my mom and dad on Maple Lane. He and Mary were the perfect couple, full of life and love.
Jack Cressman and Betsy Slattery,
Mesa AZ formerly of Promised Land and Lake Wallenpaupack
Jeff and Andrea Heinrichs
September 2, 2011
Linda, Patti, Susan and Lisa,
I am very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I will always remember the fun times with Uncle Eddie and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jody Miller
September 2, 2011
He will be so missed in Promised Land. Deepest sympathy to all.
September 2, 2011
Eddie was well known in the promised land area and will be missed. Very sorry for this lose. Marcia Folenta, Greentown,Pa.
Pam, Kris, and Siobhan Smith
September 2, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. We only met Ed and his wife a couple times when visiting my mom but he was a genuinely sweet man. He will definitely be missed in Promise Land.
September 2, 2011
I know all you girls are having a bad time right now. I remember you, Mom, and dad,in my life forever. You all helped me raise my kids , Patti and Mike, since they were babies. Try to remember all the kindness and memories we had in your family..
I love you all and had many sad and happy times with Dad and Mom, they will be with me forever.
Love and prayers
Sandi Naughton and Rich
September 2, 2011
Linda, Patti, Susie and Lisa,
You have our deepest sympathy and love in the tragic loss of Uncle Eddie. Such wonderful memories I have of moments spent with our families for birthday parties and of course, good times at the cabin. He did love to have fun! He truly was my favorite uncle! I hope that your pain today is healed by all your memories of this wonderful man and his zest for life! Love to you all ...
Anne, Erin, Andrew and Abby
Jane Landis
September 2, 2011
Linda, Patti, Sue and Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and neighbor. We will miss him. Praying for you. Jane (Baily) & Ron Landis
Patti (Todaro) Roehrle
September 2, 2011
Linda, Patti, Susan, Lisa & family...
I remember your Dad so well, and my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during your time of sorrow. May remembering help to ease the sorrow that you feel, and bring peace and comfort to your hearts. Rest in peace Mr. Eck.
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