Florence A. Eckford, 86, of Pemberville, Ohio passed away April 6, 2010 at Otterbein Portage Valley. She was born in Cooperstown, NY on May 5, 1923 to Charles and Helen (Bundy) Walrath. Florence was a WAC with the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Pemberville and the Daughters of the American Legion. Surviving are her son, Stephen C. Petchtle (Elizabeth Ciaccio), and grand-daughter, Eileen Petchtle; great grand-daughter, Keara Josephine Allen; cousins, Doug and Peg Walrath, Jim Walrath, Jean Richards, Jack and Janice Bayless. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Douglas Eckford. According to Florence'™s wishes there will be no visitation. Memorial contributions in Florence'™s memory may be made to either the Pemberville American Legion Post or the charity of the donor'™s choice. Burial will be with her husband in Florida National Cemetery. Visitation: None Services: None Interment: Florida National Cemetery