Eric E. Badger, 54, of Portersville, died Wednesday after an illness.

He was born Nov. 18, 1961, in Indiana, Pa., and was the son of John A. and Margaret F. Stevick Badger.

Eric graduated from Ligonier Valley High School, and he was self-employed.

Survivors include one son: John Badger of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Jeff Badger of California; two sisters, Pam (Bill) Badger of Nutley, N.J. and Dee (Patrick) Van Der Ham of Gettysburg, Pa., and one granddaughter.

The family would like to thank Doug Ebeling and Cindy Fike for all the special care they gave Eric.

BADGER — As per the wishes of Eric E. Badger, who died, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, there will be no public visitation or service. Eric lived life his way.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portersville Volunteer EMS.Arrangements were entrusted to the Jay Bryan Funeral Home in Prospect.