Our Staff
Kurt Eschbach
Owner
Kurt
Eschbach is the owner and operator of Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home. A
native of Johnson City, he graduated with honors from Johnson City High School
in 1986 . He then attended Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse, NY,
graduating as Valedictorian of the spring class of 1988 and was granted his
Funeral Director's license in 1989.
Growing up
on Johnson City's southside he witnessed countless examples of neighbors caring
for neighbors; observations which helped him develop a heart and mind for
service to others. Kurt has been active in numerous civic, religious, fraternal
and cultural organizations within the community; including the First
Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, the Broome County Council of Churches,
Johnson City Unity Masonic Lodge, the Binghamton German Club, the Maine Community
Band and the Vestal Community Band.
He spends many hours in service to his client families and
his community. When not at work he enjoys
his Miniature Pinscher Heidi, playing the trombone and vintage
automobiles
Benjamin Rangel
Funeral Director
Benjamin
Rangel was born and raised on Binghamton’s West side, and is a graduate of
Binghamton High School. His interest in a career in funeral service began when
he was a young boy. His natural ease with people and caring personality
made it natural to pursue a career in helping others.
He pursued
his studies at SUNY Broome and the Mortuary Science Program at Hudson Valley
Community College. In 2014 while attending school he began his employment with
Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home where he discovered the true reward in
serving those in need.
Since 2017
he has been the location coordinator for Wreaths Across America at Chenango
Valley Cemetery. When not at work he enjoys spending time with family and
friends especially his wife and their Goldendoodle, as well as mountain biking.
Abby E. Hand
Funeral Director
Isaiah Cechnicki
Funeral Director
Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home
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