Catherine M. Eckard

Catherine M. Eckard, 68, Altoona, passed away Friday.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edwin Earl and Margaret Jane (Ott) Eckard.

She is survived by two sons: Jeanraymar Canaan of Altoona and Darrin Canaan and wife Jennifer of Myrtle Beach, SC; a daughter, Kasema Canaan of Altoona; a step-son, Aaron Johnson and wife Anita of Philadelphia; grandchildren: Tyre, Aunyah, Daron, Kelsey, Amya, Danasha, Arianna, Emanuel, Dayana and Rajon; great grandchildren: Kaysen, Karter, Keegan, Jakari and Thea; and siblings: Tom Eckard and wife Cathy, Jimmy Eckard, Leon Eckard, Margaret Sprankle and Grace Crossing.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Eckard and the father of her children: Alfred Tyler Canaan.

Catherine’s greatest joy in life was her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.