Edward Charles Dankmyer

1930 - 2013  (82 years)

• Name	Edward Charles Dankmyer  [1]
  Birth	23 Oct 1930	Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	8 Aug 2013	Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
  Burial	Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
  	Rest Haven Cemetery Rest Haven Cemetery
  Person ID	I8649	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Faith Anne Eckert,   b. 28 Oct 1942, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 23 Aug 2019, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F3133	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

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  Edward C. Dankmyer, Jr., of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care August 8, 2013. Born October 23, 1930, in Johnsonburg, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Helen C. (O'Conner) Dankmyer and the loving husband of Faith A. (Eckert) Dankmyer of Corry, PA. Edward was a graduate of St. Vincent's High School in Latrobe. He served his country proudly from 1952-1954 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Dankmyer retired after 25 years of service in forestry. During this time, he was employed by Stackpole of St. Mary's, Pa. Edward was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents at the Guthrie Memorial Library and the Codorus State Park, both of Hanover. Edward will be remembered by many as a very loving grandfather and uncle. In addition to his wife, Faith, Edward is survived by his stepdaughter, Katherine L. Rudy and husband, Curt of Hanover; his stepson, Joe Kelly and wife, Tina of Mansfield; five grandchildren; his brother, Dr. Frederick Dankmyer of Amaganset, NY; sisters, Mrs. Jane Eacobacci of Dennis Port, MA, and Nancy Casey of Oakton, VA; eight nieces and nephews; and 16 grand-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., August 14, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover, with Father Stephen Kelley as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Augst 14th at the church. The Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard will provide full military honors. Edward C. Dankmyer, Jr., of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care August 8, 2013. Born October 23, 1930, in Johnsonburg, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Helen C. (O'Conner) Dankmyer and the loving husband of Faith A. (Eckert) Dankmyer of Corry, PA. Edward was a graduate of St. Vincent's High School in Latrobe. He served his country proudly from 1952-1954 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Dankmyer retired after 25 years of service in forestry. During this time, he was employed by Stackpole of St. Mary's, Pa. Edward was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and talents at the Guthrie Memorial Library and the Codorus State Park, both of Hanover. Edward will be remembered by many as a very loving grandfather and uncle. In addition to his wife, Faith, Edward is survived by his stepdaughter, Katherine L. Rudy and husband, Curt of Hanover; his stepson, Joe Kelly and wife, Tina of Mansfield; five grandchildren; his brother, Dr. Frederick Dankmyer of Amaganset, NY; sisters, Mrs. Jane Eacobacci of Dennis Port, MA, and Nancy Casey of Oakton, VA; eight nieces and nephews; and 16 grand-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., August 14, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover, with Father Stephen Kelley as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Augst 14th at the church. The Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard will provide full military honors.

  
  

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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. 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. HFA: 23MAR2022