Sophia P. (Kowalczyk) Eckert, age 80, of Hebron, formerly of Baltimore, died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at her home in Hebron. She was born March 17, 1928 in Baltimore, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hulak) Kowalczyk. Mrs. Eckert worked for a number of years as a seamstress at a garment company in Baltimore before deciding to stay home to raise her family. Once she moved to Hebron, she joined St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. She loved to do embroidery and made many things to share with her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and flowers and was an excellent cook. Her love and devotion to her family is her legacy. She is survived by three children, Carroll Eckert, and his wife, Diane of Titusville, FL, Diane Totaro, and her husband, Wayne of Baltimore, MD and Joann Griffin, and her husband, John of Hebron; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Arthur Eckert; a son, Henry John Eckert, Sr.; a brother, and 3 sisters. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, with a Rosary Service to follow at 8:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bi-State Blvd. and Chestnut Street, Delmar. Interment will follow the services at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.