1924
Edward
2012
Edward George Telego
April 16, 1924 — April 16, 2012
Edward George Telego, 87
NEW SPRINGFIELD - Edward George Telego, 87, died April 16, 2012, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center surrounded by his family.
Mr. Telego was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Struthers, a son of Carrie and Ladislav Telego.
He was a Springfield High School graduate and went on to work as an upholster for Martin's Furniture in Youngstown and later become self employed, before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Mount Olivet United Church of Christ in North Lima and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II.
Ed was also a member of American Legion Columbiana Post 0290 and he loved woodcarving, where he was a member of the Mahoning Valley Woodcarving Club in Canfield.
Ed is survived by his wife, Twila Telego (Guterba), whom he married May 15, 1946; a daughter, Sue (Mark) Irons of Poland; a son, Don (Victoria) Telego of New Springfield; four grandchildren, Don (Staci) Telego of Austintown, Christine (Josh) Wiery of Petersburg, Jeremy (Nicole) Telego of New Springfield, and Michelle (Bill) Bieber of Thiells, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren, Brianna Carpenter, Alex Telego, Lilly Telego, Jacob Wiery, Danny Bieber, and Emily Bieber; and a brother, Walter Telego of Pennsylvania.
Besides his parents, Ed was preceded in death by brothers, George, Anthony, and Stanley Telego.
A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, with Pastor Don Monaco officiating.
Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 7206 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512 or the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
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NEW SPRINGFIELD - Edward George Telego, 87, died April 16, 2012, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center surrounded by his family.
Mr. Telego was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Struthers, a son of Carrie and Ladislav Telego.
He was a Springfield High School graduate and went on to work as an upholster for Martin's Furniture in Youngstown and later become self employed, before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Mount Olivet United Church of Christ in North Lima and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II.
Ed was also a member of American Legion Columbiana Post 0290 and he loved woodcarving, where he was a member of the Mahoning Valley Woodcarving Club in Canfield.
Ed is survived by his wife, Twila Telego (Guterba), whom he married May 15, 1946; a daughter, Sue (Mark) Irons of Poland; a son, Don (Victoria) Telego of New Springfield; four grandchildren, Don (Staci) Telego of Austintown, Christine (Josh) Wiery of Petersburg, Jeremy (Nicole) Telego of New Springfield, and Michelle (Bill) Bieber of Thiells, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren, Brianna Carpenter, Alex Telego, Lilly Telego, Jacob Wiery, Danny Bieber, and Emily Bieber; and a brother, Walter Telego of Pennsylvania.
Besides his parents, Ed was preceded in death by brothers, George, Anthony, and Stanley Telego.
A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, with Pastor Don Monaco officiating.
Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 7206 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512 or the American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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