Wayne A. Eckenroad

Wayne Anthony Eckenroad, 82, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late William and Martha (Cromling) Eckenroad, he was born July 6, 1939 in Homer City.

He was a member of the Ernest Bible Baptist Church. A lifelong member of the NRA, he enjoyed, hunting, fishing, and shooting.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan M. (Langham) Eckenroad; two children: Darren Eckenroad and fiancée Bonnie Grillo, of Indiana; and Melissa Hippchen and her husband Brian, of Plum; two grandchildren, Mercedes Hippchen and Lexus Eckenroad; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Eckenroad; and a brother, Bill Eckenroad.

Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with Pastor John Sykes officiating. Interment will be in Sample Run Cemetery.