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Jacob Eicher Obituary
DORRANCE TWP. — Jacob J. Eicher, 65, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014, with his wife by his side.
A life-long resident of Dorrance Township, Jake was a son of the late George J. and Josephine (Yanulevius) Eicher Sr.
He was a member of St. Mary Church, Dorrance.
Jake was a graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in mechanical engineering.
He enjoyed collecting Lionel Trains, Mr. Peanut memorabilia, hunting and fishing. Jake was also a Civil War history buff and a volunteer for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Wentworth Associates of Scranton and Underwater Screening Service.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Susan Hilenski.
A loving husband, a gentile man with a kind heart and dry sense of humor, Jake will be sorely missed by those who he loved and spent time with including his extended families in the Amish community.
Honoring Jake's wishes, services will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Eicher
August 3, 2014
Dear sue, I was so sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you and your family, god bless you jean tencza
Barbara Santoli
August 1, 2014
Dear Sue,
Just received a call telling me of Jakes passing. I am so sorry for your loss and can say with honesty I know what you are feeling. Things will never be the same in heaven with Jake and Larry together again. I will remember all of the good times we had with you and Jake. You are in my prayers.
Glenmore&Nancy Henry
August 1, 2014
Sue my heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you. Jake was a good man and you were the best wife he could ask for in his life.
Marty Jarmiolowski
July 30, 2014
Sue
My condolences go out to you. Jake was a good friend I"m going to miss him.
July 30, 2014
Sue,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Jake was such a good guy.
Bob and Marcy Belles
July 29, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and the fond memories of Jake give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Ms Porter
Marlene Roskowski
July 29, 2014
Susie, I am so sorry to hear of Jakies passing.Please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a good man and I have fond memories of him growing up. He will be with Uncle George,Aunt Josie and Aunt Helen now, and he will watch over you. He had you and you were a good wife. Marlene
July 29, 2014
Sue,
Please accept my condolences. Jakie was a good man and I have many fond memories of him when we were all children. Just thinking about him and the memories make me smile. I'm so glad that he had you as his wife. Deborah Henry
Rita Rodgers
July 29, 2014
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 29, 2014
Sue,
Please accept my concolences. I have fond memories of him when we were all children. He was a good man and I'm glad he had you for his wife.
July 29, 2014
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rita Rodgers
July 29, 2014
My condolences to the family. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Sally Shaw
July 29, 2014
Sue,
I am very sorry to hear of Jake's passing. You have my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything please let me know.
Marie Yanulus Calderoni
July 29, 2014
May flights of angels guide him to his rest.
Dear Cousin Jake,
I remember good things about you, and I always will. You had a good heart and a fun laugh. When I was a kid, I never saw you without a hat, which was cool. Tell my dear Aunt Josie, and my beloved Godfather, Uncle George, that I love them and miss them. Don't forget Auntie Helen, either. Rest easy.
Dear Sue,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Michael Krupp
July 29, 2014
To Jake's wife I wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss..I worked with Jake @ Underwater Screening Serv...
He'd come up to our warehouse and we'd measure parts together so he could do our drawings.Jake was such a amazing guy...You could tell by just looking at him that he was kind hearted...I enjoyed so much talking with him....I believe that we will be with all of our loved ones one day..I'm going to miss seeing Jake and talking with him..To his wife,I could only imagine what your going thru...Jake knew his job,I learned from him things I didn't know about drafting and doing prints...He was always willing to show and teach what he knew...Basically,he was a awesome Guy..I know he's going to be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.My beliefs is...That after we pass on,our life isn't over..Our spirit lives on for eternity...So get to know Jesus and get him in your heart and life....
Sincerely
Mike
Andrea
July 29, 2014
Sue,
I am so very sorry to hear of Jakes passing. Friends for a very long time, I will never forget all the wonderful days we spent together: trips to the "Green Dragon", dinner at each others homes, your wonderful parties, Christmases spent together, and a multitude of other things. He was one of the kindest men I've ever known, willing to help anyone that needed his help. I love you both, and hope that God in his infinite wisdom and mercy will bestow peace upon you at this very sorrowful time. My prayers are with you now, and always.
Jill Derwin
July 28, 2014
I'm so very sorry to hear of your Jake's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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