Edward Zwolski, Sr., 78, of Curwensville died on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his residence.

Born September 24, 1933 in Curwensville, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Agnes (Paluch) Zwolski.

Living his entire life on the same block in the south side of Curwensville, Edward retired in 1999 after 47 years from Howes Leather Company in Curwensville, where he worked in the maintenance department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football and tending to his vegetable garden.

He married the former Delores A. Bergey whom he adored for over 55 years on September 15, 1956 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

He is survived by his wife; his three children and their spouses, Edward Zwolski, Jr. and wife Susan of Clearfield, Catherine Shope of Lock Haven and Barbara Johnson and husband Michael of Grampian; five grandchildren whom he adored dearly, Amanda Creek and husband Bill of Curwensville, Michael Zwolski of Clearfield, Matthew Shope of Lock Haven and Vanessa and Rebecca Johnson of Grampian; three great grandsons who were the love of his life; Eli, Isaiah and Xavier Creek; a brother James Zwolski and wife Jackie of Curwensville and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters Helen Brzezinski, Ann Nowcien, Mary Ross, Margaret McLaughlin and Jeannette Zwolski; two brothers Joseph and Walter Jr.; an infant sister and four infant brothers Henry, William, Walter and John.

Mass of Christian Burial will be said at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville on Saturday at 11 AM with Rev. Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday from 4-8 PM and at the funeral home on Saturday from 9-10 AM.

At the funeral home on Friday, the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM a Christian Vigil service will be held at 7:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church, 306 Walnut Street, Curwensville.
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