Howard Stewart Eckhart passed away on February 9, 2019 following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He is survived by his loving mother, Jessie Jones Eckhart.  A wife Bonnie Eckhart.  His adoring daughter Kate Eckhart Flessner, wife of Max Flessner of Mechanicsburg. His two brothers whom he loved dearly, Michael P. Eckhart, of Lancaster, married to Deborah Eckhart and David J. Eckhart, of Pottstown, married to Mary Loughead. His nieces and nephews Stephanie Cahoon, wife of Adam Cahoon, Suzanne Eckhart, Jennifer Eckhart, Derek Eckhart, husband of Ceren Eckhart, Jake Eckhart, and a great-niece Avaleigh Cahoon. He was proceeded in death by his father, Howard D. Eckhart. 

Howie was a kind and caring man who loved life and his family.  Howie was a visionary pilot and his passion in life was aviation. He was taught to fly by his grandfather Jesse P. Jones, mother Jessie Jones Eckhart and father Howard D. Eckhart. He spent many years as a corporate pilot and was known for being able to fly most any plane with an engine and wings. Over the last few years one of his greatest joys was spending time flying with his mother Jessie. 

In his youth Howie was an avid skier and master parachute rigger. He also enjoyed golfing and one of his favorite trips was golfing with his father and brothers in Ireland. 

Howie was a wonderful father who always encouraged Kate to follow her dreams. 

Howie’s faith was an important part of his life and he enjoyed spending many years as part of a bible study group. He was always eager to discuss his faith with others. 

Howie was a member of the Lancaster Aero Club, the Quiet Birdmen of Harrisburg, Lancaster Pirates and Westminster Presbyterian Church. 

Howie will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.