Elaine M. Eckert

Elaine M. Eckert obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Elaine M. Eckert

Elaine Eckert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home - Aspinwall on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Elaine (Rocco) Eckert, passed away on the afternoon of April 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Edward C. Eckert, passed away in his sleep in the early morning of April 24, 2025 at the age of 87, a mere 15 hours after his wife. They were married for 60 years. Together they raised their children, Vickie Celender (Richard), Edward C. Eckert, II and Noelle Noel (Robert).
Elaine was born to Frank and Flora (Veltri) Rocco in Sharpsburg on November 29, 1942. She was a 40 plus year Teacher Aide in the Fox Chapel School District, working at O'Hara Elementary School and was a member of Christ the King Parish. Edward was born to George W. and Margaret (Weissert) Eckert in Sharpsburg on February 4, 1938. Ed was a retired self-employed window cleaner and owned Eckert Window Cleaning Co. He served honorably with the Army, and enjoyed playing cards.
Elaine and Edward are survived by two daughters and a son and 4 grandchildren, Andrew Celender (Theresa), Alexis Celender (Benjamin Visnesky), Hailey Schaffold, and Jacob Schaffold; and great grandson, Rocco Celender. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marcella Rocco; her brother, Joseph Rocco. Edward is survived by his brother, William L. Eckert and his sister Marlene Eckert Koenig. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother George W. "Bud" Eckert, Jr.
There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to their Christian Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, St. Joseph Church, 342 Dorseyville Road, O'Hara Twp. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, O'Hara Twp.
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May 21, 2025

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May 3, 2025

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April 25, 2025

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Richelle Monico-Reiber

May 21, 2025

I just found out about the passing of your parents and I am so very sorry for your loss. I was friends and worked with your mom at Ohara Elementary and have such fond memories of our time together. She was a good friend and I´ll remember her always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and I know they´ll be watching over you always.
Warmest regards,
Richelle Monico-Reiber

Betty Switalski

May 3, 2025

Noelle, So sorry to hear of your great loss. Your parents were good people and I enjoyed them. May they rest in peace. Love Aunt Betty

Diane Santoriello

April 25, 2025

I loved working with Elaine. May the sure and certain knowledge of the Resurrection bring you peace. May your memories of both your parents bring you joy.

Kim Buckley

April 24, 2025

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and father! Elaine was a wonderful person! I met her at O´Hara Elementary School my first year of teaching sixth grade. Your mother was a teaching Aid to some of my students. She was always so helpful and kind. The children loved her! People thought your mother was my mother because my maiden name was Eckhardt. Your mother and I would always have a laugh about it. She will be greatly missed!

Peggy DeRose

April 24, 2025

Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. We were best friends in high school and also went to grade school together. Many happy memories. Loved her singing.

Angela Danile Markovich

April 24, 2025

So sorry to hear about Elaine. I went to grade school and high school with her. Lot of good memories

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