Edward G. Dawe, 84 of Gilberton passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Care, Chew Street, Allentown.
Born in Ellen Gowan on January 21, 1938, he was a son of the late Philip and Martha (Wheat) Dawe.
He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School.
Mr. Dawe was a decorated Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean War.
Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by the former Zapata Industries, Frackville as a coil line operator.
He was a member of St Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, the Gilberton Hose Company and the Mahanoy Plane Fire Company.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife Theresa S. (Snarski) Dawe in 2000; three brothers, Dennis, William and Richard Dawe; and four sisters, Ann Rafferty, Gerry O'Connell, Caroline Dougert and Joan Dakes.
Surviving are his daughter, Theresa N. "Teri" Holloway and her husband Edward J. of Port Charlotte, Florida; his son, Edward P. Dawe of Northampton; his granddaughter, Mary Jolene Holloway; two sisters, Loretta Smith and Lynn Bromhead; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:30 am in St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Ann's Church, Frackville with Father Brian Miller, Pastor as the celebrant. A viewing will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 am until 10:30 am in St. Ann's Church. It would be appreciated for those attending to please wear masks. Interment with military honors be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the charity of one's choice.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin Street, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for Edward's family, please sign the guestbook below.
Viewing
Saint Ann's Church, St. Joseph Worker Parish
Thursday, February 3, 2022
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
37 North Line Street
Frackville, PA 17931
Mass of Christian Burial
Saint Ann's Church, St. Joseph Worker Parish
Thursday, February 3, 2022
10:30 AM
37 North Line Street
Frackville, PA 17931
Interment with Military Honors
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
1:30 PM
RR #2, Box 484
Anville, PA