Ann Eckenroth Nelson of Oxford, 88 passed away on Monday June 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lawrence F. Nelson with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Birdsboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Olivia H. Eckenroth. Ann graduated from Dickenson College. Ann served the Oxford Area School District as an English teacher, yearbook advisor and drama club leader for 32 years. She was instrumental in sharing her passion for the fine arts through directing the high school plays during her tenure. A 60 year a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church, Ann served as an Elder and on numerous committees. Ann loved to travel with Larry and spending time with her grandchildren hosting the Morning Breakfast Club, Pancake Friday and after college Tuesday night cousin dinners.
Ann is survived by her two daughters, Victoria Neidigh and Laura King (Peter), all of Oxford; six grandchildren, Lawrence Benjamin Neidigh, Luke Neidigh (Ciearra) , Julia Neidigh, Victoria Hostetter (Phillip), Elizabeth Tacey (Phil), and Catherine King. As well as her great grandchildren Porter Robert, Jane Elizabeth, Hailey Allison and William Frederick. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July 8th, at the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The interment will be held in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: The Oxford Theater, c/o Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., PO Box 315, Oxford, PA 19363 or The Oxford Presbyterian Church Children’s Education Ministry, 6 Pine Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Our heartfelt thanks go to her care team, Luke and Ciearra Neidigh, Dawn Charlton and Gina Lisinski. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made a t www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com Comments are closed.
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