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Edward Eugene (Gene) Edwards

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 13, 2021

Edward E. “Gene” Edwards, age 92, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Formerly of North Versailles. Born in Braddock, PA on February 12, 1929 to the late David and Agnes (Murphy) Edwards Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Martha (Blasko) Edwards. Cherished father to Edward Jr (Sandra) Edwards of Export, Patrick (Diane) Edwards of Fredericksburg, VA, Barbara (Terry) Jackson of North Huntingdon, Kathleen (Denny) Yates of Ross Township, Marcy (Ernie) Junstrom of West Mifflin, Judy (Mark) Sistik of Forest Hills, and Paul (Stacey) Edwards of Harrison City. Loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was a member of St Robert Bellarmine church in East McKeesport, a founding member of the St Robert Bellarmine Men’s Club, member and past Grand Knight of the Duquesne/West Mifflin Knights of Columbus, council 4210. He was retired from United States Steel after 44+ years of service in both the Edgar Thompson and Homestead Works plants. He was a veteran of the 8th Army, I Corps, Army of the Occupation in Japan. Gene was a man of great faith in God and love for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and time at their summer cottage at Pymatuning Lake. He will forever be missed by those who love him and now back in the arms of the love of his life.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother, David (Carolyn) Edwards, and sisters, Marion (Owen) Keaton and Donna (Ray) James.

Arrangements

Friends received Sunday 5pm-8pm and Monday 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm at James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035, (412) 823-4054

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10am St Robert Bellarmine Church, Mary Mother of God Parish. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park with full military honors.

Originally published November 13, 2021.

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