Gifford

After 14 years of battling various cancers, Edward A. Gifford, 80, of Evans City, passed away Monday afternoon at the VA Community Living Center in Butler.

Born in Butler on Nov. 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Mary E. Hartzell Gifford. Raised on the family farm in Forward Township, he graduated from Evans City High School in 1961.

After serving in the U.S. Army and a tour of duty in Vietnam, he worked for Penn Power as a lineman for 32 years. After retiring, he began his next adventure, Gifford Electric, doing electrical upgrades. Still a very hard worker, he went to work for an additional 20 years, delivering parts for Hovis in Zelienople.

Ed was a member of Old Union Presbyterian Church in Mars. Using his electrical skills, he served on many mission trips to disaster areas with other volunteers.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR and had attended many races. His love of cars prompted him to restore his 1954 Chevy Bel Air and was seen at many car cruises.

Ed was happiest when working. He was a farmer at heart, planting and watching things grow.

He was a member of American Legion Post 474 of Zelienople, and the Harmony-Evans VFW Post 499.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Beahm Gifford, whom he married on Dec. 6, 1969; three sons, Steven (Rhonda) Gifford of Greensburg, Adam Gifford of Annapolis, Md., and Joel (Gina) Gifford of Harmony; one sister, Betty Leonberg of Butler; and two granddaughters, Adelie and Aubrey.

GIFFORD — Friends and relatives of Edward A. Gifford, who died Monday, March 6, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at A. CARL KINSEY-RONALD N. VOLZ FUNERAL HOME, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Peter deVries, his pastor, officiating.

The family has suggested memorial donations to the donor’s favorite charity.

Additional information available at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.

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