Edward B. Ash

Edward B. Ash, 79, of Berwick, passed away peacefully August 11, 2018 at the Berwick Hospital Center. Born in Berwick November 29, 1938, he was a son to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Grasley) Ash. Ed attended Berwick Area Schools and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a loom builder, employed for many years by Penn-Jacquard. Later, he worked as security for Wise Foods and Del-Monte, from which he retired. Ed attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Berwick. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Berwick V.F.W. Post 821, Elks BPO Lodge 1138, the American Ukrainian Citizens Club, and the Slavonic American Club. He was also actively involved with the Boy Scouts for many years. He enjoyed hunting, salmon fishing, NASCAR racing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Ed was a hard-working, caring, man who loved spending time with his friends and family, by whom he will be greatly missed. Surviving Ed is his loving companion of 46 years, Eva Kemper. Also surviving is son: William Ash, daughter: Leana Ash, step children: Edward W. Kemper, Jr. of Berwick, Terri L. Welch and husband, Vaughn, of Shickshinny, Tammi L. Grey of Allenwood, step-grandchildren: Vaughn Welch, Jr., Jason Welch and wife, Alyssa, Kristin Fegley, Jennifer Lane and husband, Jay, Janelle Welch, and Kendra Kemper, step-great-grandchildren: Connor Welch, Alivia Welch, Gavin Welch, Bailey Lane, and Avery Lane and sister: Lottie Anne Clark of SC. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by sons: Edward Ash, Jr. and Joseph Ash and siblings: Raymond Ash, Jr., William Ash, Jane Miller and Sarah Rex. All are welcome to attend his memorial service 1:00 P.M Monday, September 10 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. His life will be celebrated at Elks Lodge 1138, 117 W. 2nd Street, Berwick, at 5:00 P.M., Monday, September 10. Donations to help defray his final expenses can be made at any First Keystone Community Bank location with checks being made payable to the Edward Ash Funeral Fund. The Kelchner-McMichael-Baker Funeral Home is honored to be assisting his family. Online messages of love and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.