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AUSTINTOWN -- Clark Westly Eckenrode, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence in Austintown, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
Clark was born July 17, 1947, in Youngstown, and went on to enter the Army after graduation. He was part of the First Infantry Division, Blue Spader in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart, among many other awarded acts of heroism, for his bravery and service to his country.
After his time in the military, Clark went on to work for Stambaugh Warehouse for 24 1/2 years and ended up retiring from the position of supervisor of Santmyer Oil. Clark met his wife, Deborah Young Eckenrode, in 2004, went on to marry her April 24, 2006, and spent over 19 years together creating memories and building a life.
He was a lover of sports, a foodie and according to his wife, he "thought he was Johnny Carson."
He leaves behind to carry on his memory, his wife, Deborah; two sons, Jeramy (Ashley) Eckenrode and Joseph Eckenrode; four grandchildren, Parker, Jude, Emmahlyn and Guinevere; and four siblings, Robert (Marie) Eckenrode, Katie (David) Rowswell, Michael Feranchak and David Feranchak.
Clark was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Michael Feranchak; as well as his military brother, Pat Patrick.
Deborah would like to extend her gratitude and thanks to Betty Burchfield, Clark's caregiver for the past two years, for all her compassion, kindness and caring heart while looking after Clark and all his needs.
Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, with military honors to immediately follow.
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