Margaret Eckman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margaret Eckman of Smoketown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 105. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Eckman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Issac Eby and Esther Brackbill Hershey (Hettie); her daughter Anna Margaret; her children-in-law, Wilmer Eby and Julia Murvin Eckman; her granddaughter Jan Marie Eckman; and her siblings, Ross, Clair, LeRoy, Musser Hershey, Marian Bare, Esta Eby, Dorothy Hershey and Erma Hershey.
She is survived by: her children, George H (Elaine Dillman Eckman) of Lancaster, Helen E (Loren Zimmerman) of Hummelstown, John K (Kathleen Brown Eckman) of Manheim, Paul E (Elsie Karmun Eckman) of Anchorage, AK and Elaine F (Kevin Stoltzfus) of Leola. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tandem Living's Benevolent Care program, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 (formerly The Mennonite Home.) Margaret and her family have appreciated the wonderful staff and the care she received over the past 22 years.
