Edward Wallace

Edward Wallace, 83, of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 1:30 A.M. on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. He was born January 11, 1924 in Cairnbrook, Somerset County, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Pauline (Moshowka) Wallace. Mr. Wallace attended Shade High School in Somerset County and resided in Nemacolin and Cumberland Township for the past 44 years. He worked with the Civilian Conservation Corp in Philadelphia before serving with the U. S. Army during and after World War II in Company A, 19th Battalion, 4th Regiment ASFTC at Camp Planche, New Orleans, La. and the 714th Railway Operating Battalion. Mr. Wallace retired as an electrician from the Nemacolin Mine after working there for 37 years. He attended the First Baptist Church of Carmichaels and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Nemacolin Local 6290. Mr. Wallace enjoyed wood working and the company of his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. On September 12, 1945, he married Stella "Teddy" Simons, who died August 12, 1999. Surviving are a son, Nicholas E. Wallace and his wife, Deborah J. Horvath-Wallace of Carmichaels; two daughters, Linda Kasecki of Erie, Pa. and Charlotte Bane of Waynesburg, Pa.; eight grandchildren, Brandon Wallace, Nichole Vedis, Billie Shaffer, Beth Pattenaude, Jennifer Minor, Kristina McMillen, Amber Bane and Amanda Owens; 14 great grandchildren; two step grandchildren, Mundania and Joseph Horvath; a sister, Sophia Gromack of Cairnbrook, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, William Wallace and Chester Wallace and three sisters, Blanche Baker, Victoria Anania and Helen Cordts. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels and from 10:00 A. M. until 11:00 A.M., the hour of service on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in the funeral home. The Rev. Harold O. Kelley will officiate. Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. with full military honors accorded by the U. S. Army, Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491.