George J. Eichner III, of Berwick, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at home after a brave battle with cancer.
Born in Bloomsburg on June 6, 1958, he was a son of the late George J. Eichner, Jr. and Patricia A. (Wildsmith) Corrigan. He was a 1976 graduate of Columbia-Montour Area Vo-Tech, Bloomsburg, where he learned to be an electrician.
His passion was music and he could play various musical instruments including electric and acoustic guitar, bass, the keyboard and was also a DJ. He played for many small local bands in the area. He was a band member of The 8 feet of Odder, the Rocking Horse bands, 8 guys and a girl, Montana, and Late Notice.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Eichner in 2017, and sister-in-law, Charlyne Eichner.
He will be greatly missed by his significant other, Christine L. Parks with whom he resided. Additionally, he is survived by his son, Aaron Sumbury and his wife Jessica Chappell Sumbury, Oregon; granddaughter, Kaylee Kessler, Turbotville; grandsons, Atwood and Lowree Sumbury, Oregon; brothers, Jeff Eichner, Bloomsburg, Joseph Eichner, Lightstreet, Steven and Joyce Eichner, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Heller Funeral Home Inc, Nescopeck is assisting the family.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com