On Thursday November 11, 2021 Edward E. “Gene” Edwards age 92 passed away peacefully surround 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. 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. 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.
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.
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My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
I’m so sorry about the passing of Mr. Edwards. You all were blessed to have him for so long. It is now time to go home with the love of his life who he has missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Love Joanne, Dave, Andrew, Valerie & Vanessa Macher
Sending Prayers and Sincere Sympathy at this time.
Your dad was such a gentleman. He was so kind and his love for your Mom was so endearing. My deepest sympathy to all of your families. God Bless
David and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Edward’s. We are Uncle Ed’s niece and nephew from his wife’s side. We had only met Mr. Edwards once and it was at Mrs. Edward’s funeral. He handled himself with such grace. He lived a long life surrounded by his family and there is nothing more beautiful than that. He has been called back to our Father God where he will rest in peace with the love of his life for eternity.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Edwards. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. He has his wish to be with his lifelong lovewho he has missed so much!!
Such a saint here on earth will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to this wonderful family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you paul on the loss of your father. Our condolences to all your family.
My heart aches for you Kathy and your family. Our sincere condolences to everyone. I loved talking to your dad. He was funny and so interesting. He was a true gentleman with a big heart. I will miss seeing him on the front porch. Rest in peace Mr. Edwards.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your loving memories help you through this difficult time.
Gene was a wonderful role model in our church. My sincere condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace in Gods loving arms.
Uncle Gene is with Our Lord and Savior! No more Pain — No more Suffering! Knowing how much he will be missed, I’m Offering Prayers for his family members at this sorrowful time in their lives! God be with each one of you!
Our sincere condolences for your loss. He was a good man, and we always enjoyed talking with him. May he RIP.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of one so dear. May your fond memories of a life well lived carry you through this sorrowful time.
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