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JoAnn Eckhart Obituary
JoAnn Eckhart, Hop Bottom, formerly of Clarks Summit, died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband is William Eckhart. The couple married in 1968.
Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Bertha Smith Barber. Prior to retirement, she worked for Lockheed Martin as an administrative assistant.
Also surviving are two daughters, Paula Harris, Clarks Summit; and Tammy Jo Burke and her husband, William, Dunmore; two grandchildren, Patrick and Ryan Burke; two sisters, Catherine Stritzinger, Dallas; and Jackie Kobusky, Hanover Twp.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Paul David Eckhart; three brothers, Jake, Donald and William Barber; and two sisters, Dorothy Stone and Bertha Roberts.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 5 p.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. William Stritzinger.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Frani Jones
September 8, 2021
Dear Bill and family. Please accept my condolences for this terrible loss to your family. JoAnn was a lovely, vibrant woman and I know she will be missed by her family and friends. Take one day at a time, cherish your memories and just take deep breaths.
Marianne Stoko
September 8, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about JoAnn. I worked with JoAnn at Lockheed Martin and she was always a pleasure. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Susan Deluccie
September 8, 2021
In Loving ❤ memory of JoAnn. Bill and family I am so sorry for you loss
Janet and Vito LoRusso
September 8, 2021
Bill and entire family, I am so so sorry to hear about JoAnn"s passing. She was such a super nice lady friend spending many years together at camp. May be at peace and may God give you all strength during this most difficult time. I'm so saddened...
Carol Swirdovich
September 7, 2021
Sending my deepest sympathies to JoAnn's family during this difficult time. May God give you strength to bear this great loss. I have fond memories of Jo Ann from Lockheed Martin.
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