Edward C. Grossman Sr.

Edward C. Grossman Sr., 76, of Boyers died Sunday morning at his home.

A son of John and Mary Hockenberry Grossman Sr., he was born in Cherry Township, Butler County, on April 23, 1939. He was a Presbyterian.

He had worked as a high lift operator for the Mercer Limestone Co.

After his retirement, he enjoyed sitting by the burn barrel listening to old classic country music, visiting with friends and watching the Walton's with his wife, Linda.

In 1964, he married the former Linda Galla; she preceded him in death Dec. 19, 2015.

Surviving are four children, Edward C. Grossman Jr. and his girlfriend, Leigh, of Slippery Rock, James Grossman and his wife, Amy, of Boyers, Daniel L. Grossman and his wife, Mindy, of Petrolia and Nancy Grossman Giles and her boyfriend, Paul, Ames of Columbus, Ohio.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Edward C. Grossman III of Washington, D.C., Tara Sanderson and her husband, Brad, of Pittsburgh, Brad Grossman of Grove City, Kristen Grossman of Poland, Ohio, Megan Ferguson and her husband, Mitch, Matthew Grossman and Hunter Grossman, all of Boyers, Amanda Grossman, Danielle Grossman and Louie Grossman, all of Petrolia, and Cameron Giles and Tyler Giles, both of Columbus, Ohio; and his great-grandchild, Tritton Felsing.

Also surviving is his brother, Robert Grossman of Branchton.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.

GROSSMAN — At the request of Edward C. Grossman Sr., who died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, there will be no public visitation or services.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jamison Funeral Home, Harrisville.Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 329 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15205-4620.Online condolences may be sent to his family by visiting www.JamisonFuneralHome.com.