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Shawn Michael Eckenrode, 42, Tyrone, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Adrian "Eggs" II and Marcie (Wilson) Eckenrode of Loretto.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Adrian and Constance Eckenrode; and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Shirley Wilson.
Surviving are his parents; his loving wife of almost 20 years, Elissa (Krug) Eckenrode; children, Dylan Eckenrode (Kara) and Ella Eckenrode; siblings: Scott (Steph) Eckenrode and children, Ethan and Bryce; Corey (Ashley) Eckenrode and children, Declan and Cullen; and Ashley Edmundson and children: Addyson, Adryana, Brantley and Ashtyn; father and mother-in-law, Terry and Janice (Crossman) Krug; sister-in-law, Lauren (Matt) Parker and children, Madison and Ariana; and grandmother-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Crossman.
He was employed at Penn State University Park HVAC for 17 years.
Shawn enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards, cornhole, cigars, coaching softball, camping, side by side riding and spending time with family.
Shawn was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Michael's Basilica Church, 321 St. Mary St., Loretto, with Father Malachi Van Tassell, officiating.
Interment will be at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Condolences can be made at gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com or at our Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home Facebook Page.