Joanne Grace Eckenrode Obituary
We bid farewell to Joanne Grace Eckenrode of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, born in Akron, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 19, 2026 at the age of 91. Joanne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Joanne's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vincent Eckenrode; and her siblings, Jean Violette and Robert Patterson. She is survived by: her son Gregg South; her brother Thomas Patterson; her stepdaughters, Laura Skok (Greg) and Maureen Kascak (Robert); and her siblings-in-law, Sharon Patterson, Yvette Hear (Charles) and David Violette. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
