Edward S. Sudo

Edward S. Sudo, 78, passed away Thursday Aug. 25, 2016 with his wife by his side at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He had been a patient since June 9, 2016. He was born July 12, 1938, in Nanticoke, a son of the late Peter and Mary Piech Sudo.

Ed worked as a psychiatric aide at the Danville State Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 2000. Ed served his country for five years in the United States Air Force. He was a life member of American Legion Post 40, Danville. He was also a member of the Southside Fire Co., Riverside; Elks Lodge 754, Washies Fire Co., and the former Rescue Fire Co., all of Danville; the Six County Fireman's Association of Pennsylvania and a trustee officer for the AFSCME Retirees Union Sub-Chapter 8604 of Danville.

Ed was a devoted family man who was so very proud of his children as well as his grandchildren. He adored being surrounded by his family. Nothing made him happier than to see the smiles on his grandchildren's faces when they were together. Ed was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed attending Williamsport Crosscutters games. Ed and Mary enjoyed camping having a permanent site at Hidden Valley Camping Resort, Mifflinburg. He was an avid reader and loved the challenge of a good crossword puzzle. He will be truly missed but loved and remembered forever.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 29 years whom he married Nov. 22, 1986, the former Mary Leighow Parker residing at 140 Hess Hill Rd., Danville, since 1987; his son, Edward Scott Sudo and his wife, Heather, of Jacksonville, Fla.; his daughters, Tracy Shoffler of Riverside, Theresa Sheatler of Danville; his six grandchildren, Madison and Molly Earnest, Logan and Matthew Sheatler, and Thomas III and Ronald Parker. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Sudo and his wife, Judy, of Shickshinny; his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Sudo of Atlanta, Ga.; his brother-in-law, Rae Leighow and his wife, Nancy.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George Sudo; his son, Thomas "Charlie" Parker Jr.; his great nephew, Joey Sudo; his brother in law, Morris "Moe" Leighow; and his first wife, the former Elsie Faust.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday at Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville with the Rev. William L. Renno, pastor of Faith Chapel, Danville, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Danville. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 11:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Thomas Beaver Free Library, P.O. Box 177, Danville, PA 17821 or the Joey Sudo Memorial Fund, 4 Marvin Rd., Shickshinny, PA 18655.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home Inc., 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville.