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Faith Anne Eckert
1942 - 2019 (76 years)-
Name Faith Anne Eckert [1] Birth 28 Oct 1942 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Gender Female Death 23 Aug 2019 Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA Burial 31 Aug 2019 Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States - Rest Haven Cemetery
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Person ID I2543 Branches and Roots Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
Father Ferdinand William Eckert Relationship natural Mother Sara Catherine Wolfe Relationship natural Family ID F2761 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Kelly Children + 1. Katherine Kelly [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] + 2. Joseph Leander Kelly [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F3130 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
Family 2 Edward Charles Dankmyer, b. 23 Oct 1930, Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 8 Aug 2013, Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 82 years) Family ID F3133 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
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Faith Anne Eckert Dankmyer, 76, of Corry, entered into God's eternal care on Friday, August 23, 2019 at UPMC Hamot in Erie following a brief illness.
Born on Wednesday, October 28, 1942 in St. Marys, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand William Eckert and Sara Catherine Wolfe Eckert and wife of the late Edward Charles "Nick" Dankmyer, Jr., who died in 2013.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Rayfield, Alfhonse and Gerald Eckert; and two sisters, Margaret Krug and Rita Keller.
In her younger years, she was a registered nurse. Faith was part of a very large family that took joy in helping each other and she will be long remembered as a kind and compassionate caregiver to her parents and other family members. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and her hands were gifted with the art of crocheting.
Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Rudy and her husband Curtis of Hanover; a son, Joseph Leander Kelly and his wife Tina of Rock Springs, Wyoming; five grandchildren, Kimberlynne, Kristopher and Christianna Rudy, Samantha Kelly and Tiffany Wright; one great-grandson due in September; five brothers, Ronald Eckert and his wife Melissa of Bastrop, Texas, Patrick Eckert and his wife Angie of Ridgway, Pete Eckert of Seaford, Delaware, Michael Eckert of Saegertown, and Arthur Eckert and his wife Bonnie of Austin; two sisters, Victoria Duncan of San Antonio, Texas and Virginia Eckert of Sigel; and many nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Faith Anne Eckert Dankmyer will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends at a viewing held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be held privately in Rest Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a non-profit organization specializing in mental health assistance or care.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting PanebakerFuneralHome.com.
Published in The Daily Press on Aug. 27, 2019
Faith Anne Eckert Dankmyer, 76, of Corry, entered into God's eternal care on Friday, August 23, 2019 at UPMC Hamot in Erie following a brief illness.
Born on Wednesday, October 28, 1942 in St. Marys, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand William Eckert and Sara Catherine Wolfe Eckert and wife of the late Edward Charles "Nick" Dankmyer, Jr., who died in 2013.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Rayfield, Alfhonse and Gerald Eckert; and two sisters, Margaret Krug and Rita Keller.
In her younger years, she was a registered nurse. Faith was part of a very large family that took joy in helping each other and she will be long remembered as a kind and compassionate caregiver to her parents and other family members. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and her hands were gifted with the art of crocheting.
Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Rudy and her husband Curtis of Hanover; a son, Joseph Leander Kelly and his wife Tina of Rock Springs, Wyoming; five grandchildren, Kimberlynne, Kristopher and Christianna Rudy, Samantha Kelly and Tiffany Wright; one great-grandson due in September; five brothers, Ronald Eckert and his wife Melissa of Bastrop, Texas, Patrick Eckert and his wife Angie of Ridgway, Pete Eckert of Seaford, Delaware, Michael Eckert of Saegertown, and Arthur Eckert and his wife Bonnie of Austin; two sisters, Victoria Duncan of San Antonio, Texas and Virginia Eckert of Sigel; and many nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Faith Anne Eckert Dankmyer will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends at a viewing held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be held privately in Rest Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a non-profit organization specializing in mental health assistance or care.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting PanebakerFuneralHome.com.
Published in The Daily Press on Aug. 27, 2019
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Sources - [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Eckert, Jerome J. "Jerry". 11JAN2019.
Jerome J. "Jerry" Eckert, 87, of Galeton, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 in his home.
Born Nov. 14, 1931, in St. Marys, he was the son of Ferdinand and Sara Wolfe Eckert. On Feb. 12, 1955, in St. Marys, he married the former Constance L. "Connie" Weber, who predeceased him on Feb. 13, 2013.
A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army.
Jerry began his career as a heavy equipment operator on the Niagara Power Project, Kinzua Dam, and on numerous pipeline projects. Beginning in the early 1960s, he owned and operated several businesses including Allegheny Mountain Construction, Conn-E Construction, and North Penn Supply.
He was a member of St. Bibiana Church, Galeton, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Toastmasters, Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Galeton Rotary.
His most treasured roles were those of husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Surviving are four children: Debra Eckert of Galeton, Joseph (Wendy) Eckert of Galeton, Brian (Toni) Eckert of Bernville, and Karen (John Kohl) Eckert of York; 10 grandchildren: Benjamin, Holly, Matthew, Jessica, Kathryn, Carlene, Morgan, Harris, Jarred, and Alexandra; 10 great-grandchildren; eight sibings: Peter Eckert, Michael Eckert, Patrick Eckert, Arthur Eckert, Ronald Eckert, Virginia Murphy, Faith Dankmeyer and Victoria Akre; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two daughters, Pamela Eckert and Patricia Eckert; and four siblings, Alphonse Eckert, Margaret Mary Krug, Raphael Eckert and Esther Keller.
Friends may call at St. Bibiana Church, Galeton, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 from 9-11 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Joseph V. Dougherty will be the Celebrant.
Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima School, 115 N Biesecker Rd, Thomasville, PA 17364.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed and florist information obtained at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2019.
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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Eckert, Jerome J. "Jerry". 11JAN2019.