James R. Eckard

Age 75, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Beloved father of Patricia and Jamie Eckard of Altoona; grandfather of Malacci and Shawn Eckard of Altoona; step-father of Ashley of Altoona, Laura, Joanie and Michael of Pittsburgh; loving companion of Janet Betar of Pittsburgh; brother in-law of Patricia Yeager and Richard Frye; step-grandfather of Amaryo, Jay and Kandi, of Pittsburgh; uncle of William and David Frye, Sarah Settlemyer, Legacy and Dezyre of Pittsburgh. Service and Interment private.