Bernice (Pikarsky) Ecker

Bernice Ecker, 92, formerly of Scranton, died Sunday in Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Ecker, in 2011.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Abraham and Esther Steinberg Pikarsky, she was a graduate of Coughlin High School and prior to retirement had been employed as a secretary for the JCC in Scranton.  A former member of Beth Shalom Congregation, she enjoyed Mahjongg and bingo.

Surviving is her son, Elliot Ecker and wife Marjorie, Archbald; granddaughter Alyssa Rose Ecker and husband James McAleese, Phila.; great-grandchildren Harper James and Archer Elliot; brother-in-law Marvin Ecker, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nephews.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10th at noon in the Dalton Jewish Cemetery.

Friends will be received during shiva at Elan Gardens Tuesday evening from 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elan Gardens, S. Abington Twp.