Richard Jack Eckel Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-06T15:00:00
End: 2025-09-06T16:00:00
Location: Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square

We are sad to announce that on August 23, 2025, at the age of 82, Richard Jack Eckel of Haverford, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry and Eleanor; and his siblings, Elaine and Harry, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Maureen Gervase Eckel; his children, Kyle Eckel, Erika Turner (Thomas) and Kevin Eckel; his grandchildren, Veronica Fresta, Victoria Eckel-Fresta, Thomas Turner, Gabriella Turner, Leo Eckel and Bianca Eckel; and his great grandchildren, Stella Ayling, Joseph Ayling, Pierce Ray and Summer Ray. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to The Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donohue Funeral Homes INC and crematory

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Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square
3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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