Edward J. Gluvna

Edward J. Gluvna, 74, of Greensboro, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in his home.  He was born August 11, 1950 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Joseph P. and Mary C. (Centrich) Gluvna.  Ed was a 1968 graduate of Mapletown High School and received his teaching degree at California University.  He had attended the former Holy Family Catholic Church in Greensboro and was a member of the St. Matthias Parish in Bobtown, Pa.  Ed worked as a paramedic for Mon EMS in Morgantown, W. Va., the former EMS Southwest and with his membership at the Greensboro-Mononghela Township Volunteer Fire Company.  He worked as a special education teacher for Intermediate Unit 1 until his retirement after 35 years.  After retirement, Ed drove school bus for First Student for a few years.  He enjoyed building Legos.  On May 7, 1977, he married Pamela J. Bigelow, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Nicholas J. Gluvna of Longmont, Col.; four grandchildren, Moira, David, Tasha and Timothy Gluvna; three brothers, Frank M. Gluvna (Renee) of Sarasota, Fla., George S. Gluvna (Barbara) of Northridge, Cal. and William M. Gluvna of Greensboro; a sister, Mary Joe Ryan (James) of Lombard, Ill., several nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law, Tracey Leef of Frederick, Md. and Dee Gluvna of Hershey, Pa.  Deceased are two brothers, Joseph P. Gluvna and James P. Gluvna.

There will be no public viewing and a time to celebrate Ed's life will be announced in the Spring.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greensboro-Monongahela Township Volunteer Fire Company.