Newell M. Eckman, 76, of Lancaster, died Saturday {28 January 2006} at Homestead Village. Born 11 March 1929 in Conestoga, he was a son of the late Newell I. and Bertha M. (Manning) Eckman. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Scheafnocker) Eckman of Lancaster. Mr. Eckman served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Penn State University in 1957 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He served in many capacities during his 37 year career at Armstrong World Industries, finishing as Plant Manager of the Tile Plant, and retiring in 1994. Mr. Eckman was a member of Millersville Masonic Lodge #496, the Lodge of Perfection, and the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg, and a past member of the Lancaster County Shrine Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and a dedicated Penn State fan. In addition to his wife, Mr. Eckman is survived by three daughters: Mary E. Gestrich of Bradenton, FL, Barbara L. Eckman of Greensboro, NC, and Sus...
by Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman