Edward J. O'Malley, Sr

Edward J. O'Malley, Sr., age 67 of Parkman Twp. died Friday evening, August 15, 2014 at the Louis B. Stokes Veterans Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Claridon Twp. on Feb. 21, 1947 to John Edward and Mary Irene (Jones) O'Malley. He attended the Max Hayes Plumbing School in Cleveland. Ed was a plumber/pipefitter for over 46 yrs. and a member of the Plumbers Union Local 55 in Cleveland; he also worked 24 yrs. at the VA Hospitals in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 in Germany. He was married to Louise Laskowski for 41 yrs. until her death in 2011. His hobbies included playing pool, fishing, and 4 wheeling. Ed was "Papa" to his grandchildren, who he loved spending time with.

He will be missed by his friends and family; four children, Edward Jr. (Kelly) O'Malley, Colleen (John) Shukys, both of Shalersville, Bernadette O'Malley of Shelby, and Brenda (Rob) Stivers of Chardon; 8 grandchildren, Tyler, Trent, Trevor, Travis, Logan, Derek, Devon, and Brennan; 4 brothers, Jim (Maggie) O'Malley, Frank (Kathy) O'Malley, both of Rome, Patrick O'Malley of Newbury, and Jack O'Malley of Euclid; 3 sisters, Ann (Bob) Turk of Willowick, Ellen (Jim) Martenchik of Chardon, and Bernadette Bradley of Burton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Louise and his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 20th at Russell Funeral Service, 15670 West High St. (Rt. 87), Middlefield. Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman.