Clark Eckenrode

Clark Westly Eckenrode, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence in Austintown on Monday December 18^th, 2023. Clark was born on July 17^th, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio 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 ½ years and ended up retiring from the position of supervisor of Santmyer Oil.

Clark met his wife Deborah (Young) Eckenrode in 2004 and went on to marry her on April 24^th, 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, Deborah, he “thought he was Johnny Carson.”

He leaves behind to carry on his memory his wife Deborah; 2 sons, Jeramy (Ashley) Eckenrode and Joseph Eckenrode; 4 grandchildren; Parker, Jude, Emmahlyn and Guinevere; and 4 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 also like to extend her gratitude and thanks to Betty Burchfield, Clarks caregiver for the past 2 years, for all her compassion, kindness, and caring heart while looking after Clark and all his needs.

Friends and family may call from 10am to 11am on Saturday, January 6^th, 2024 at Lane Funeral Home Austintown, with military honors to immediately follow.