Van M. Hughes Obituary
In loving memory of Van M. Hughes (Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on September 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Van leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Van M. Hughes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Van M. Hughes and Eleanor E. Savage Hughes; his former wife Susan Slobodnik Hughes; his son-in-law Gary S. Parkhill; his brother-in-law Paul Eckman; and his cousins, Gregory, Fred Savage and Kathy Boroto Harenski.
He is survived by: his wife Marjorie A. Eckman; his daughters, Vanessa Hughes Parkhill of Earlysville and Katherine "Katie" E. Hughes of Natrona Heights, PA; his grandchildren, Elizabeth "BethAnn" Parkhill of Charlottesville and Lee Parkhill of Wendell; his aunt Lois "Aunt Doll" Boroto of Natrona Heights, PA.; his siblings-in-law, Richard Eckman (Elaine) of Severn and Susan Eckman Schillinger (Bill) of Millersville; and his cousins, Judy Boroto of Tucson and Bonnie Boroto Maginn of Cottonwood, Arizona..
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Van's memory to Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan Street, Brackenridge, PA 15014, or a charity of the donor's choice.
