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Edward E. Alphonso | 84
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Edward E. Alphonso, 84, of 112 Larch Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born January 4, 1938, in Johnsonburg, PA, son of the late Nicholas and Mary Gillis Alphonso. Ed was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1955. Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was employed at Speer Carbon, Carbon/Graphite, and SGL for 45 years before retiring in 2000.
On July 31, 1965, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ed married Lois A. Weichman, who survives. They were blessed to share 57 years of marriage together.
Along with his loving wife, he is survived by a sister, Patricia Smith of Pottstown, PA and a brother, Norbert Alphonso of Kersey, and by nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Alphonso and by two sisters-in-law, Corrine Alphonso and Kathy Alphonso.
Ed was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the St. Marys American Legion Post 103, Elks Club, St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club where he shot trap for the Challenger’s Trap Team, and the NRA.
At Ed’s request, funeral services will be private where full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.
His final resting place will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Lois, condolences from our family, very sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy, I will never forget how he taught me gun safety so I could hunt. I really enjoyed it and appreciated him.
Lois, My sincere condolences. I was so very sorry to read about Ed’s passing. May your grief be short-lived and the celebration of his life be eternal. Nothing but my good thoughts are with you. Randall Kurtz, DC
Ed will be greatly missed. Our family sends our deepest condolences to you Lois.
Peace & God’s blessings to you Lois.
Lois, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ed and I worked together on many occasions at Airco/Speers, we shot trap together for 30 plus years and when I first started to shoot trap he was kind of a mentor and told me what I was doing wrong. I always enjoyed talking to Ed and will remember him always.
Lois, I am so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories of your husband remain in your heart and help you through this most difficult time.