Edward C. Maffeo, 72, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, January 19th, at his residence.
Edward was born in Pottsville on December 3, 1944, a son of the late Bernice M. (Sticher) and Carl P. Maffeo.
He was the husband of Jean (Becker) Maffeo.
He was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ Cressona, Cressona Lodge #222 where he served as Past Master, Life Member of Cressona Legion #286 and former Scout Master Cressona Unit #630.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a RM3.
He was employed by R & J Bus Tours as a tour director.
Ed was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1962.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Michele M. Smith wife of Leonard, Auburn and Tara S. Parker wife of Michael, Hummelstown; a son Michael E. Maffeo, Myrtle Beach; grandchildren Cole Smith, Brennan Maffeo, Mya Smith, Autumn Parker and Stone Parker; brothers Carl and Jim Maffeo; sister Marcie Hipp; nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. , Schuylkill Haven, at 10:30 am on Monday, January 23rd, with Rev. Bruce Dalious officiating and Rev. Karl Jones co-officiating.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 pm and Monday morning 9:30 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Family requests donations to St. Marks United Church of Christ P.O. Box 55 Cressona, PA 17929 or American Cancer Society 101 Frack St. Frackville, PA 17931-1734.
Interment will be held privately, at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.