John Eckert, 97, passed away on April 9, 2022. He was the husband to the late Eloise F. (Snavely) Eckert, married 72 years. He was born in Rexmont PA on December 16, 1924 to the late John Sr and Ida (Kiette) Eckert. John was Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Navy Band. John Is survived by his children; Cheryl Gross (Randy), Gary Eckert (Claudia), grandchildren; Kelli Snader (Kristopher), Tod Gross (Shannon), Jonathan Eckert, Jordyn Cartmell (Jeffrey), great grandchildren; Trent Snader, Averie Snader, Chase Gross, Ryleigh Gross and Leighton Cartmell. He was preceded by several brothers and sisters. A service will be held on Thursday April 14, 2022 at Rohland Funeral Home 508 Cumberland St Lebanon PA 17042 at 11:00am, with a viewing from 10:00am-11:00am. Interment with follow at Schaefferstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lebanon Rescue Mission, lebanonrescuemission.org , 1223 Bittner Blvd Lebanon PA 17046. rohlandfh.com