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Posted on: Apr 04, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Dave, a native of Philadelphia, passed away at Riddle Hospital from a systemic bacterial infection. Raised in Holmes, he graduated from Ridley High School in 1962 and Pennsylvania Military College in 1966, where he was a brother of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He was also a member of the Holmes Volunteer Fire Company. After graduation from PMC, Dave was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He served at the Aberdeen Proving Ground before his transfer to the United States Army Garrison, Schweinfurt, Germany, where he served from 1967 to 1969, Dave served in the Third Army Division, 703rd Maintenance Battalion, Wurzburg, Germany. Promoted to Captain, he served as Company Commander, Company C. In 1969, Dave shipped off to Vietnam, where he served in Long Binh. Dave always remembered when, in 1969, he was able to have Thanksgiving dinner, with his twin brother, Doug, who served in Vietnam at the same time. Upon his return to the United States from Vietnam in 1970, Dave received an Honorable Discharged from the Army. Dave worked as a C.P.A. with Coopers and Lybrand and as Comptroller of Wilmington Trust. From 1981to1999, Dave was employed by Widener University as Vice President for Finance and Administration. He oversaw all facets of Widener's business. After Widener, Dave served as Chief Financial Officer of Rapid Learning Institute,founded by his son Glenn (a Widener graduate). Dave retired after leaving RLI. To honer and in memory of his father, Dave created the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. The award was given to two longstanding Widener employees for their commitment and outstanding service to the Widener community.
Survivors: wife, Diane M. Eckard (Coffey Burns); sons, Glenn David Eckard (Lisa), Mark William Eckard (Erin Diane); grandchildren David Anthony Eckard, Justin William Eckard, Brian Matthew Downey, Campbell Olivia Eckard, Seamus Edward Downey, and Kayla Diane Downey; twin brother, Sydney Douglas Eckard. Services: private and at the convenience of the family. Interment: Fernwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, Lansdowne, Pa. Arrangements: White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 North Swathmore Avenue, Ridley Park. Pa.

Edward J. Scheib, 78, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Neskovich) Scheib.

Born in Pennsylvania on December 14, 1944, Edward was a son of the late Michael and Eileen (Robinson) Scheib. He worked as a real estate agent and enjoyed fishing, reading, and cooking.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by two children, Michael E. Scheib, husband of Ashley, and Melissa L. Hlavacek, wife of Ralph; a granddaughter, Hailey; a brother, Gary Scheib; and two sisters, Judith Robinson and Karen Scheib.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.

Posted on: Jan 21, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Happy upcoming birthday Bro. Dave. Is this the big 80 for you? I wish you the best now and all the years ahead.
Charlie

Posted on: Jan 04, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Happy birthday Col. Bill. As a loyal Marine you are a symbol of courage, strength and patriotism. I'll sip some good single malt scotch and smoke a good cigar in your honor.
Charlie

Happy belated birthday my friend. Hope to see you if I'm able to visit Florida again.
Charlie

Hey Lt. Lunch, well, it looks like we are now both octogenarians. It seems like yesterday that you were in command of the Mess Hall. I hope you have a wonderful birthday as well as a wonderful Christmas. My best to Linda.
Charlie

Posted on: Nov 19, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Hope your birthday is just the start of a year of happiness and remember, don't count the candles – count the memories. Have a great day, Hal.
Charlie

Posted on: Oct 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Larry, Happy Birthday and best wishes to you and loved ones. Be Well.

Walter, have a great birthday and my best to you and loved ones over the next year.

Posted on: Oct 14, 2023 at 12:28 AM

As Lucille Ball once said, “The secret of staying young is to live joyously, eat slowly and lie about your age." Have a great birthday, my friend.
Charlie

Gerry, Happy Birthday 2023 and best of everything to you and loved ones. Also, it has been great seeing you at the restaurant luncheons.

Posted on: Jul 22, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Jim, Happy Birthday 2023, I also will be "a 79er" on September 13th. Best of all things to you and loved ones in the upcoming year.

Geoffrey, Happy 2023 Birthday and best wishes to you and family for the upcoming year.

Posted on: May 21, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Kevin, sending you early Happy Birthday congrats and wishing you and loved ones the best of everything for the upcoming year.

Posted on: Jun 04, 2023 at 5:43 PM

This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave like you. Happy Birthday.
Charlie