Joyce Eckelbarger

Joyce Eckelbarger, 80, passed away on January 26, 2020. She was born April 16, 1939 in Emlenton, PA. Joyce married Nelson Eckelbarger in 1957 and spent 59 years of marriage together before his passing in 2016. Joyce was a very involved member of Grace Gathering Church and a member of Gold Wing. She was a mentor for many of the young girls of the church and enjoyed being involved in various activities at church. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and even published a cook book. Surviving are her children, Amy (Mark) Maldeney of Angola, IN; Eugene (Jocelyn) Eckelbarger of Omaha, NE; Scott Eckelbarger of Fort Wayne, IN; 12 grandchildren, 5 great-granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine McGarvey; and sister, Dorothy Gitelman. Service is 10:30 am, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Grace Gathering Fellowship Church, 3157 Minnich Rd with calling one hour prior with Pastor Chris Norman officiating. Calling also Friday, January 31, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the church. Memorials may be made to the Grace Gathering Church 3157 Minnich Rd New Haven, In 46774.