Esther M. Eckhardt

Esther M. Eckhardt passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at The Wiley Mission in Marlton, NJ. She was 95.

Born in Philadelphia June 3, 1921 the daughter of Clara and Lawrence Abt, Esther was the last surviving sibling to Elizabeth, Lawrence Jr. (Larry), Margaret (Peg), and John (Jack). In 1943 she married her Frankford high school sweetheart the late Walter Eckhardt, moved to Palmyra, NJ in 1951, and raised a daughter Lois Buek (Scott) of Delran, and a son Mark Eckhardt (Lisa) of Cinnaminson. Esther was also blessed with four grandchildren Tyler Buek, Chelsea Butler (Jeff), Lindsay Eckhardt, and Malisa Eckhardt as well as two great granddaughters, Alyson and Eva Butler. In addition to being a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Esther also worked in roles at Fleetwings, John Wanamaker, as a secretary at Central Baptist Church, and retired after many years of service as an Executive Secretary at NCR. Esther loyally worshiped Christ as a member of Central Baptist Church in Palmyra, NJ for many years before retiring to the Wiley Mission. She enjoyed time with her family, homemaking, good books, and making crossword puzzles look easy.

Friends and family are invited for visitation and services will be from 9:00-10:00 Saturday, November 19th at Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Avenue (At Rhawn Street) Philadelphia. Her service will follow 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The Wiley Mission Health Care, 99 E. Main St., Marlton, NJ 08053.