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Howard Eck Obituary
Hallam - Howard C. Eck, age 73, of Hallam, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Lebanon on September 11, 1945 he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Seasholtz) Eck. Howard was the loving husband of 53 years to Eileen (Mitzel) Eck.
Howard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he was employed at the former Mrs. Smith Pies, the former Cadbury, and later for the York Saw and Knife Company.
Howard was an avid sportsman, he loved to be out in the field hunting or casting a line on a creek. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Columbia, Camp Ten in Juniata County and also Kreutz Creek Valley VFW Post #7045. Howard also enjoyed snowmobiling and watching and feeding the birds in his yard.
In addition to his loving wife, Howard is survived by his sons William Eck of San Diego and Cody Eck of Etters, his brothers Joe Eck, and his wife Carlotta of Shiloh and James Eck, and his wife Linda of Hanover, his half-brother William Eck of Lebanon, his half-sister Marilyn Folk of Lebanon, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Charles Eck, his brothers Kenneth and Danny Eck, and his sisters Joan Derr and Brenda Kreiser.
A graveside service to celebrate Howard's life will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:30am in Canadochly Cemetery, 4845 East Prospect Road, York with Fr. Anthony Swamy, MSFS officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Howard' memory may be made to: SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406 or St. Peter Catholic Church, 121 South Second Street, Columbia, PA 17512 or American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Howard's wife would like to express her gratitude to her family and neighborhood friends who helped take care of Howard through his illness.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com.
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kevin derr
May 8, 2019
What a terrible loss. A wonderful father, friend, kind man.
Sharon Sheffer
March 24, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss Eileen.
March 24, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss Eileen. My prayers are with you and my Brother Howard. Rest in peace my Brother and keep all those Angels in line up there. God Bless you all.
Phyllis & George Henise
March 23, 2019
Eileen, George and I are so sorry for your loss, remember all the fun we had in our younger years at the parties .We had a lot of wonderful years knowing you and Howie. Again our deepest sympathy.
March 22, 2019
Eileen we are sorry for your loss. Howard was such a character. He might even make you knock twice as he holds the heavenly gate.
Try to wrap yourself in the good memories of your life together ❤ until you meet again.
John and Joan Brownell Stewart
Michelle Shultz
March 22, 2019
Eileen, i am so sorry. I will cherish the memories of Howie and our many chats in the driveway and at the fence. I will miss his laughter. Please remember if you need anything, you have my number and i am a phone call away.
March 22, 2019
Eileen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Howard. Enjoyed working with Howard for a long time. My prayers and thoughts are with you Eileen and all your family. Love you, Marion Bievenour
March 22, 2019
Aunt Eileen, I am so sorry for your loss. We loved Howard with his funny stories. May he rest in peace.
Dave and Deneen Jennings, York Pa
Nancy Link
March 22, 2019
Eileen, so sorry for the loss of your loving husband Howard Remember the good times, and know that you will be together again.
March 22, 2019
Congrats on getting your angel wings, Stud.
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