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Robert S. “Bob” Eckman, 93

September 28, 2023

Robert S. “Bob” Eckman, age 93, of Akron, PA. passed away on September 28, 2023. Born in Lancaster, Bob was the son of the late Jacob and Florence (Shirk) Eckman.

After completing high school, Bob served in the United States Army Reserves. Upon his completion of service, he went to work and retire from Acme Markets, INC. He was a member of Refton Bethren in Christ Church. In his spare time, he loved to play golf and was a talented piano player, having the ability to play by ear.

Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley L. Eckman; his daughters: Debra A. Hurst and Karen M. Smith (wife of John), 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and one sister: Helen Townsley.

A gathering of friends will take place at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. 17543 on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/.

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October 09, 2023

Shirley and Family
Sorry to hear about Bob, he was a friend and great helper at Little Britain Store for Melody and I.  Ours prays are with you and your family as Bob is singing in heaven   Dave & Melody Gish

October 06, 2023

Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of Bobs passing, he was such a nice coworker at Walter Aument. My prayers are with your family! God bless!
Jinny

October 06, 2023

Dear Shirley, I am so very sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a good husband to you. My prayers for you and your family. Love, Dolores 

October 06, 2023

To Shirley and family
so sorry to hear about Bob.  I too have memories of family reunions at the fire hall and us coaxing Bob to play the piano.  (It really didn’t take much coaxing!).  For the most part, if you could sing a few bars or hum it, Bob could play it.
My memories of Bob reach back a lot farther, probably about the time he started working at Acme.
Barry & Carol Shirk.

October 06, 2023

To Shirley and family,
My condolences on the passing of Bob-he was a wonderful man to work with at Walter Aument.  
Marie Robinson

October 05, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Bob at the family reunions at the Quarryville Fire Company.  He had the gift of making people smile and laugh and it was so evident how much he genuinely cared about others. I’ll always remember how he taught me to play “The Boogie Woogie”. As a kid, I loved how he made the sound of a trombone while also playing the piano! You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Sandy Longenecker

September 30, 2023

To Bob’s Family. Bob was a good guy. I can still see him getting out of the car when he stopped for gas. He always had a big smile. We always had some good conversations. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Ross family. 

Services
Monday, October 09, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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