Elaine Barbara Eckart
UTICA – Elaine Barbara Eckart, age 90, died June 1, 2024 in Wynn Hospital following a long illness. She was born March 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY and had lived most of life on Long Island and in Florida.
Elaine was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, an over 72 year member of the United Church of Christ, a Past Matron of Ashawaugh Chapter and the Canal Side from 1987. She loved to travel, enjoyed reading knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking for her family. She spent over 8 years travelling the Country prior to returning to this area to help her daughter. Mrs. Eckart was predeceased by her parents John and Edna Stemmermann, sisters: Martha Mengelstor, Edna Loesche, Barbara Stemmermann, Dorothy Gibson and John Stemmermann.
She is survived by her daughter: Karen (William “Bill” ) McAllister, 2 sons and one other daughter, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Calling Hours and Services will be announced at a later date. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the OES Hall & Home Foundation, 1400 Utica St. #106, Oriskany, NY 13424.
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