Edwin H. Hamilton, 88, of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township), died Sunday, December 27, 2009 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born in Sioux Falls, SD on February 9, 1921, he was the son of the late Scott and Edyth (Luce) Hamilton.

Edwin was a retired conductor from the B & O Railroad.  He was a member of the First Church of God in West Newton, the Hopwood AMVETS, the Connellsville Elks, and was a life member of the West Newton VFW.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his 3 daughters, Frances Sabo of South Huntingdon Twp., Cathy (William) Hanna of Ravena, OH, and Debra (James) Boyce of Shallotte, NC; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Patricia Basinger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene L. Hamilton on September 11, 1996 and stepson, Richard L. Crupe.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Beth Dunlap officiating.  Interment, with full Military honors, will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the First Church of God, 157 North Second Street, West Newton, PA 15089.

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