John F. Eckenrode

John F. Eckenrode

John Eckenrode Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 16, 2025.

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John F. Eckenrode, 83, entered into eternal rest Saturday October 11, 2025 at home. Born on March 27, 1942 in York, PA. He is the son of the late Chester Eckenrode and Beatrice Gemmill.
After graduating from York Catholic High School. He enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served for 4 years as an A.P. After being honorably discharged, John worked at Campbell Chain until he retired. He spent his retirement years enjoying his family & grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife Patricia; his daughters Jean Delp & husband Don, and Melissa Eckenrode; grandchildren, Nicholle Koppenhaver & husband Brandon, Rebecah Solow & husband Ryan ,Jesse Delp Cyle Barnhart and wife Christine; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Zeke, Alli, Bella, Carter. John was preceded in death by Grandson Brandon Koppenhaver, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held October 18, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hellam VFW Post 7045, 341 Yorkana Rd, Yorkana, PA 17406.

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Susan Berkheimer Hudson

Yesterday

Our sincerest sympathy to the family. We have fond memories of John and his sister, Mary Lou. Aunt Beaty was my very favorite aunt. Fondly, Susan Berkheimer Hudson.

Brian Bohn

Yesterday

John was the best, the world is a lesser place without him. He was like an extra father to me and even after growing up and leaving, he made sure to let me know I was always welcome in his home. He would go out of his way to take care of his family and friends and he absolutely adored his family. Kozue and I would like to pass along our condolences to his family

Aunt Janet

October 18, 2025

John was the best brother in law and walked down the aisle when i got married. He will be missed everyday. Rest in peace

love you
Janet

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Harold Fisher

October 17, 2025

Sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family. It´s been a number of years that we have seen John and Tish, but have a lot of good memories from time shared at work and outside of work. Sorry that we won´t be able to attend John´s memorial as we have another event.
Co Worker and friend,
Harold and Mary Fisher

Robin and Gene Gingerich

October 17, 2025

Nice man and friend at work and home never forget you had some fun with you

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