Anita Eckelmeyer Oaks, 85, of Warren, PA., died Thursday
evening, June 14, 2018 at Allegheny Health Network-St. Vincent,
Erie, PA., after an extended. She was born December 14, 1932 in
Warren, PA., and was a lifelong Warren area resident. Anita was
a 1950 graduate of Warren High School and was employed with
the Warren State Hospital as a telephone operator working there
for 32 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of the Warren
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed meeting with her co-
workers and friends for lunch, playing cards and dominos. She is
remembered by her family as always being a loving, kind, giving
person, helping anyone she could. She often brought people who
had no one, home for dinner.
She is survived by her 3 daughters – Judy Lopez, and husband
David of Apex, N.C., Linda Rosenquist and husband, Earl of
Hermitage, PA., Terry Fachetti of Erie, PA.,
Her Brother – Frank Viola of Warren, PA., her Sister-in-law, Anna
Eckelmeyer of Phoenix, AZ., 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great
Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Anita was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Walter T.
Eckelmeyer who died in 1982, whom she married June 2, 1951,
her 2nd husband, Dale C. Oaks whom she married July 6, 1990
who died May 11, 2007, 1 Brother – Ronald Viola, 1 Sister – Fern
Jackson
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 6 to 8
P.M., where a funeral and committal service will be conducted
Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Nancy Schwanke,
Chaplain of the Warren State Hospital, officiating.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Knights
Templar, 32 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA., 16501.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
Sending our heartfelt love to the families of Anita Oaks. She was an amazing woman who I was honored to know. Wishing all of you peace in the days ahead.
With sympathy and love,
Susan and Tom Ray
As a child, who grew up on the grounds of Warren State Hospital, the telephone operators were our friends. I can remember visiting Mrs. Eckelmeyer, and how nice she always was to me.
I am sorry to read of the loss of your Mom. She will be missed.I
Sheila Reinhard
Dear Girls, Your Mom was greeted in heaven by some of the best, Uncle Ron, Aunt Kate, & Dale! She was a one of a kind person in many ways & was another sister to me.
We have made a donation to the Humane Society in Jamestown in her honor as she loved animals so much!
God Bless you all in this time of loss for those of us left behind.
Love, Becky & Craig
Thank you for the kind thoughts, Becky!! You’re certainly correct about having so many waiting to greet her for their reunion!!
All of the family members were waiting for her & kept after me to tell her this or that & calling out their names!! They missed her so much & are attending to ease her back into Heaven!
Thank you for your donation in her memory, that was so sweet of you. Linda
So sorry for your loss! We knew Anita & Dale for many years, as Sam had worked at WSH for 23 years. We thought the world of Anita and were sorry to learn of her passing. We are praying for all her family, that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace.
Sam & Linda Long
My mom was the kindest most caring person you ever wanted to know. She donated to all charities because she genuinely cared for everyone. Her grandmother was one of the first women to vote and buy property in Warren pa. She was very proud of this and made sure everyone registered to vote.She loved music and taught her children and grandchildren many old songs.She worked at Warren state hospital and was called Mother Theresa the residents loved her. She became so close to Michael Mcwhirter he was like a son to her.She planned the Hunt Rodgers reunion for many years ,family meant everything to her.Her best friends were Rose Ponick Sonia Wilson and Susan Waddell.She loved her children Linda Echelmeyer Rosenquist, Judy Echelmeyer Lopez and Terrie Echelmeyer Fachetti. She watched over and nurtured her grandchildren Elizabeth Rosenquist Schumann Matthew Rosenquist, Kip Lopez and Julie Fachetti. She dotted over her great grandchildren Tyler Montroy,Catlin Schumann and Quentin Lopez.She is missed every day, her gentle voice her reassuring way.I hope I can be just like her as does her grandchild Julie.Everday we aspire to be just like her. Loved by all.Looking forward to the day we see each other again .Love you mom.
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