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Edward T. Bosnik | 90
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Edward T. Bosnik, 90, of 319 Sorg Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
He was born February 3, 1934 in St. Marys, son of the late Frank and Frances Koss Bosnik. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1952, and retired from Straub Brewery. He enjoyed assisting in the building of the Bavarian Hills Golf Course and later worked part time at the pro shop there.
In the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1953, Ed married the late Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Straub, who preceded him in death on February 26, 2006.
He is survived by his three sons: Douglas Bosnik (Kyra) of John’s Island, SC, Peter Bosnik of St. Marys, and David Bosnik (Kim) of St. Marys; five grandchildren: Cameron Bosnik, Casey Holzgrefe (Kevin), Tricia Stauffer (Devin), Brittney Timm (Craig), Jesse Bosnik (Amanda); ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that loved Ed dearly.
In addition to his wife and parents, Ed was preceded in death by two sons: Edward and Matthew, in infancy; four sisters, Frances Bosnik, Jane Ebbrell, Dorothy Burrs, and Adelaide Gustafson; and three brothers: Frank, James, and Richard Bosnik. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Ed enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. In his younger years, he was a member of the St. Marys Legion basketball team and set a single game scoring record of 67 points in one game. He was very proud of this accomplishment. He was a parishioner of Queen of the World Church and former member of the Knights of Columbus and Bavarian Hills Golf Course. Ed took great pride in his family, especially his grandchildren. He would be found on the sidelines of any activity in which they participated cheering them on.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Queen of the World Church at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, with Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial donations, if desired may be made to Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Condolences to the family, he was a great neighbor and I will miss talking to him.
Sending our sincere condolences to each of Ed’s loved ones. Praying for peace and comfort during this time.
As one of our founding fathers, Big Ed will be missed by all members at Bavarian Hills Golf Course.
I work in a local store and have missed seeing him come in for his coffee on Sundays. His son, Pete, would come in and get it for him this past year. He was the first customer I had working there and the most pleasant person you could meet. My condolences to all his family and friends. The world has lost a great one.
Our sympathy to all of you. He was a great guy. Prayers for peace during this time. Keep the memories of him alive in your heart, until you can hold him again.
So sorry to hear Uncle Ed died…so many great memories of him and Aunt Betty.
As a kid I went to the Legion basketball games and Ed was a fantastic basketball player. He was also my neighbor for many years. My condolences to the family.