Edward W. Wyder, Sr., 80, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, June 6, 2008 in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township.  Born in Donora on October 13, 1927, he was the son of the late Walter and Katherine (Maslanka) Wyder.

 

Mr. Wyder worked for USX Donora and transferred to USX Fairless Hills, working until his retirement in 1984.  He then worked as a Security Guard for C. Harper Chevrolet for 14 years.   He was a member of the former Holy Cross Catholic Church in Webster, the Donora American Legion, and was an Exalted Ruler of the Donora Elks.   He was a senior lifetime member of the PA Game Commission, serving as a Game Warden and working with the Hunter’s Safety Course.  He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

 

He is survived by his former wife; Peggy Wyder of Rostraver Township; 2 sons; Edward W. Wyder , Jr. & wife Geraldine of Levittown and Michael J. Wyder & wife Tina of Levittown; 2 daughters; Paula Trozzo of Rostraver Township and Jennifer Miller & husband Jeffery of Perryopolis; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Wyder.

 

Friends will be received on Sunday from 5 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 blessing service will be held on Monday, June 9 at 10:00 am with the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli officiating.  Interment will be held at the convenience of the family

 

The family suggests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society.