OBIT: Carol Ann ECKMAN, 1985, formerly of New Centerville, Somerset County, PA

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  CAROL ECKMAN
  
    Dr. Carol Ann Eckman, 47, of Avis, Pa., formerly of New Centerville, died
  July 30, 1985, in Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport Pa.  Born Jan. 11,
  1938, in Berlin, daughter of Frank and Grace (Swearman) Eckman.  Survived by
  parents; a brother, William, LaPlata, Md,; and two sisters: Mrs. Jean
  Bennett, Woodstock, NY; and Mrs. Nancy Heil, Somerset.  At the time of her
  death, Dr. Eckman was an associate professor of physical education at Lock
  Haven University, Lock Haven, Pa.  She had a long and successful career in
  coaching women's basketball teams at New Palz, NY, West Chester, Pa.,
  Indiana, Pa. and Lock Haven universities.  In 1985, she received a national
  service award from the Woman's Basketball Coach's Association as the person
  who contributed the most to women's baskektball.  She was a member of the
  Messiah Lutheran Church of new Centerville and many professional societies
  and associations.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday in
  the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, and until 11:30 am Saturday
  when the remains will be removed to the Messiah Lutheran Church, New
  Centerville, to lie in state from 12:30 until 1:30 pm, the time of service,
  with their pastor, the Rev. Gregory Pile officiating.  Intement will follow
  at Union Cemetery, Meyersdale.  Contributions can be made to the Carol
  Eckman Scholarship Fund in care of Lock Haven University Foundation, Lock
  Haven, Pa. 17745.  Arrangements under the direction of the William J. Wood
  Funeral Home, Rockwood, with Francis Brady supervising.
  
  Daily American, Aug 2, 1985
  
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