Patricia A. Eckler

1939 - 2020

Patricia A. Eckler 1939 - 2020
Life Long Herkimer Resident
HERKIMER - Patricia A. Eckler, 81, a life long Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford, NY, after a brief illness from cancer.
She was born on April 27, 1939, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Atkinson) Doyle and was a graduate of Herkimer High School.
Her marriage to Richard V. Eckler took place on April 4, 1959 at the First United Methodist Church Parsonage, Herkimer. The couple shared a blessed union of 16 years until the untimely passing of Richard in 1975.
Mrs. Eckler was last employed at the Herkimer Motel. There she worked in the Housekeeping Department and met her friend, Eileen Looman and they remained best friends for the last 30 years.
Pat was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her happiest times were when she was with her devoted family. A kind hearted woman, Pat had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved pets.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Scott and husband Richard, of Frankfort; a son, Dale Eckler and wife, Holly, of Salisbury Center; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
She was predeceased by her son, Michael R. Eckler, on October 20, 2014; her sisters, Julia Johnson, Elizabeth Wells, Mildred Doyle, Frances Doyle and Sylvia Barringer; and her brothers, Ed, Herman, Joseph and Richard Doyle.
Friends and relatives may call at the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to NBT Bank), 527 E. Albany St., Herkimer, NY 315-866-1500, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Graveside services will take place in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, NY.
Due to the current COVID - 19 restrictions, facemask and social distancing is required.
All memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Assoc., 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Prayers and condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincenteneafuneralservice.com.