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..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home (1522 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, PA 15065). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
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.
