Obituaries
Frank M. Eckman, 81
Frank M. Eckman, 81, died at his Lancaster home on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Willis E. and Emma Martin Minney. Frank was the husband of Dolores A. Haefner Eckman for 61 years.
A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, he served in the US Marines during the Korean War. Frank was a machinist for Armstrong Cork Company and then Kerr Glass for a total of 46 years. He was a member and ordained Deacon at St. Anne Catholic Church. A 4th Degree Knight he belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 867. Frank loved to hunt and fish.
Surviving in addition to his wife Dolores are 5 children, Celeste L. Eckman, Mount Joy, Joseph M., husband of Kimberly Eckman, Elizabethtown, Valerie A., wife of Kevin W. Carroll, Morgantown, Stephanie M., wife of Thomas W. Childs, Lancaster, and F. Martin Jr., husband of Kristyn R. Zaenglein Eckman, Lancaster; 6 grandchildren, Michael T, Wagner, Kentucky, Jessica L. and Christopher J. Wagner, Lititz, Ryenne Carroll, Morgantown, and Zoe Z. and Sophie Z. Eckman, Lancaster; and his great-granddaughter Cambria Creter, Lititz. Frank was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle L. Eckman and his brothers George M. and Donald M. Eckman.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM, Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with The Very Rev. Philip G. Burger as Celebrant. Services by the Knights of Columbus Council 867 at 11 AM on Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment with military honors will take place in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 1513 Cedar Cliff Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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Dolores and children and grandchildren
We lived many yrs. close by one another, and knew you all well.
Was church secretary when Frank wished to become a Deacon and the Team Ministry (3 priests) were at St. Anne Church. Under the guidance of Fr. Andre Melusky, Frank took his classes and came back to serve us at the church very effective and dedicated person. Along with my children who knew him and some of the children in Eckman family, we send you our deepest sympathy in the death of your beloved husband,father and granddaughter. Rest in Peace Frank in the Arms of the Lord.
A long time friend
Rita R. Boyer
Dolores and family, peace and blessing to you and your family during these trying times, take comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace and no longer suffering.
Patti Mason
Sorry to hear of your loss are deepest sympathy,
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Knudsen
Delores and children and grandchildren,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t seen your family in many years I grew up with my cousins Frankie, George and Donnie. I feel so fortunate that I was able to see and talk to Frank recently during the 50th anniversary party for cousin Gloria and Frank Zappa. My prayers are with you Delores and with your family. I have been praying for your health, Frank said you were very ill.
Take care,
Love,
Barbara Hoffmeier Mastriania
(Martha & Frank’s daughter.
Mom and Aunt Emma were sisters.
Marty, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sending thoughts your way.
Molly (McCaskey) Linkey
Dear Dolores,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Frank. I want you to know the sadness you are going through right now is shared with my loss of Matt. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the comfort of the Lord each and every day. With time comes healing, trust in this. Please feel free to call me if you need anything. My memories of our times in the deaconate are how much we all felt like a family. I wish you peace.
With my caring love,
Barbara Culley
