George H. Eck, 70, of Smock, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 16, 1953, in Findlay, Ohio. Son of the late Rev. Harlan Eck and Betty (Hall) Eck. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Miriam Eck Hopkins. George was a member of the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church. George is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janis A. (Seese) Eck; two children, James 'Jim' Eck and Dianna Eck; sister, Debra Joy Kontaxes; husband Steven; nieces and nephews; his dog, Shiloh; and his cat, Queenie. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, PA. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Bill Weightman officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. www.dearthfh.com