Edward W. Sanders Sr.

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Edward Sanders Obituary

AMHERST - Edward W. Sanders Sr., age 74 and a resident of Amherst, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph after a short illness.

Ed was born in Amherst, September 18, 1938, to the late Harry and Elizabeth (nee Wagner) Sanders. He graduated from Amherst High School, Class of 1956. Ed served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1957-1964. From 1958-1969 he was employed at the Ford Lorain Assembly Plant. Edward was also the owner of Sanders Friendly Corner on Tenney Avenue in Amherst, which he operated with the help of his parents from 1967-1977. In 1977 Ed went to work at Mike Bass Ford where he was a used car sales manager for 29 years, retiring in 2006. Ed also performed with a local band "The Playboys", and followed that up with being a single entertainer keyboardest until 1985.

Mr. Sanders was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst. He also belonged to the churchs' St. Joseph Players. His other memberships include American Legion Post 118, Amherst, American Legion Motorcycle Riders, Knights of Columbus Council 4891, Lorain County Radio Control Club, and Lorain Rifle and Pistol Club. Ed was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating, motorcycling, flying radio controlled aircraft, target shooting, and music.

Ed is survived by his wife of 52 years Cheryl (nee Sobocienski); two sons, Edward (Jennifer) of Lorain and Patrick (Laura) of Amherst; a daughter Tammy (Don) Floreske of Amherst; two grandchildren, Hanna and Matthew Floreske; sisters Sheila (Terry) Hartsel of Avon Lake and Jessie Karish of Lorain, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his sister Laura Hultai and brothers John and Kenneth Sanders.

Family will receive friends Sunday, 2-6 p.m., at the Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Avenue, Amherst. Closing prayers will be 9:30 a.m., Monday at the funeral home followed by 10 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst. Rev. Lawrence N. Martello, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst, OH 44001 or New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.

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Published by The Morning Journal on Dec. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Sanders

9 Entries

Michael and Laina Zajkowski

December 17, 2012

To the Sanders Family-
We are very sorry to hear about Ed. We were not aware he was ill. We enjoyed the time we spent with him and the family. He always treated us like family. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you-

Kathleen Barnes

December 16, 2012

Dear Cheryl, Ed Jr., Patrick, and Tammy,
I am so, so, sorry about Ed. I cannot believe it was less than 4 months ago that we were all together. As I said goodbye to him before turning in (I had to get on a plane in 7 hours), he played "happy birthday" to me on the keyboard. I was always impressed by his numerous hobbies and knick-knacks in the basement. I have many great memories of him and my dad laughing together and talking about all the horrible cars that seemed to come our way. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.

Fondly,
Kathleen

December 16, 2012

Dear Ed Jr and Jen,
Dave and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Ed Sr was a very nice man and I enjoyed working with him. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dave and Debbie Lawrence

George and Monica Ondick

December 16, 2012

Dear Cheryl and family:

We are so sorry to hear about Ed. Although we cannot be there, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We regret that we did not have more time to spend together and we will always cherish those moments that we spent with Ed.

Valerie & Fred Farschman

December 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Sandra Pecora

December 15, 2012

Cheryl and family, I am so sorry to hear that Ed has passed away- please know that he is our prayers- we were neighbors growing up and of course attended that same school -God go with all of you and be comforted by the Love of our LORD Jesus.

Pat & Mike Zajkowski

December 15, 2012

Dear Cheryl And Family:
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ed. We will miss his guided tours and dry wit on our visits to our home state. He never failed to entertain us with his music, singing of songs and stories from "our" era. He will be dearly missed by us and all whio knew him. Our condolences to all of his family.

Bernadette Barnes

December 15, 2012

To Cheryl and all the members of the Sanders Family:
Sending thoughts and prayers your way through this difficult time. I treasure the most wonderful memories of Ed and I know that he will be missed by so many. I am so sorry that I cannot be there- he will always be remembered fondly.
Bernadette (Mary Anne's Barnes' daughter)

December 15, 2012

Dear Cheryl & Family

I cannot express how deeply sad Jerry and I feel at this time. We have only happy memories of times spent together at family gatherings. Ed will truly be missed by us. We will keep you in our prayers.

All our love,
Debbie & Jerry

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