Joann Eckert

Joann Eckert, 80, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, September 3rd, at her daughter & caregiver, Kathy's residence surrounded by family.

Born in Pottsville on June 28, 1944, she was a daughter of the late William & Frances (Hess) James.

She was the widow of David E. "Pop" Eckert, her husband of 55 years.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joann is also preceded in death by all of her siblings: Richard, Beverly, Bonnie, & Carol James, and her step-daughter, Linda Eckert Schuster.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1963.

Joann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

She had worked as a machine operator for Jetson Direct Mail Services, Inc., Hamburg.

Joann will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister with a heart of gold. She enjoyed going out to eat, supporting her grandchildren by attending their sporting events, and watching her favorite game shows.

Joann is survived by three daughters: Kristine Thomas, Kathy Doran, & Kelly Eckert, all of Pottsville, three step-children: Michele Eckert, wife of Loren Sturchio, Port Carbon, David Eckert, husband of Margaret, Pottsville, & Robert Eckert, New Philadelphia, grandchildren: Leigh Ann (Matt), Keith (Bonnie), Cody, Tiffany, Samantha (Kat), Joseph, Olivia; step-grandchildren: Jason (Amanda), Michael (Nina), David (Jennifer), Brian, Jen, Michael, John, Angela, great-grandchildren: Dominick, Tucker, Barrett, Reese, & Ava; step-great-grandchildren: Ariana, Reagan, Nolan, Skyler, Seth, Isabella, & Olivia, several nieces & nephews, and her beloved dog, Walker.

Services are private at the convenience of family.