ECKER JAMES M. On Wed., Dec. 25, 2013. Son of the late I. Elmer and Belle Ecker; also survived by Barbara Ecker; and longtime loving companion of 34 years to Donna Murtha; loving father of Micki Mallison (Spencer) and Sharon Ecker; loving grandfather of Gillian, Miles, and Chyenne Mallison; brother of Suzanne (Allan) Waxenberg of NY and the late Ronald Ecker. Friends welcome Sun. 1-4, 6-8 p.m. at Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, where Funeral Services will be held Mon. 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 412-563-2800. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb