McGuire

Edward E. McGuire, 87, of Cabot, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 6, 1935, in Buffalo Township, he was the son of Norman E. McGuire and Garnet Mae Livingston McGuire Shook.

Ed served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957.

Ed had worked at Butler County Mushroom Farm and also sold mushrooms and fudge in the Alle-Kiski Valley; he was affectionately known as the “Mushroom Man” or the “Fudge Man.” Ed attended New Life Christian Ministries. He enjoyed sports and was proud of being a four-year starting quarterback while attending Freeport High School, where he also played basketball, graduating in 1954. He played baseball in the Tri-County League. He was a vendor at many area craft shows, selling fudge and seasonal items, among other things.

Surviving are his wife, Ann (Selk) McGuire, whom he married June 12, 2006; his daughter, Debbie Andres of Natrona Heights; his brother, Bob (Pat) McGuire of Sarver; one sister, Kathy (Bob) Weleski of Cabot; his brother-in-law, Edward Cornetti of Colorado Springs, Colo., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Walter Shook; a son, Kent McGuire; two sisters, Darlene Cornetti and Marlene Shook; and an infant brother.

Ed's family would like to thank the entire staff of Butler Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care that Ed and the family received throughout the time he was there.

MCGUIRE — Friends of Edward E. McGuire, who died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, were received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, Saxonburg.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Marshall officiating.

Interment will follow in Sarversville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or New Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, PA 16056.

For more information, visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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