Edward V. Hand, 69

of Clearfield died on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born on February 3, 1947 in Clearfield, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Wisor) Hand.

Ed was employed as a truck driver. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and continue to serve with the National Guard.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and the Third Ward Fire Co.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. (Bortot) Hand whom he wed March 24, 1973 in Clearfield; a daughter, Elizabeth Cartwright and husband Don of Ginter; three sons, Edward V. Hand, Jr. and wife Christina of Surveyor, Brian Hand and companion Elizabeth of Curwensville, Jason Hand of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Don, Jr., Jon, Tiara, Hunter, Kurtis, Nathen; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers, Barbara Gillingham of Clearfield, Sara Swanson of Bigler, Eileen 'Emily' Kelley of Erie, John Hand of Grampian, Robert Hand of Clearfield, David Hand of Woodland; a sister in law, Mary Helen Hipps and her children, Christina and Thomas; a friend, Charles Albert Reasinger and his faithful pet dog, Maggie Mae.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Caleb Matthew Hand; a sister, Mary Jane Gillingham; and a brother, Harold Hand.

A celebration of Ed's life will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Animal Welfare Council of the Alleghenies, 1380 Shawville Hwy, PO Box 97 Woodland, PA 16881.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.