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Edwin Dunbar Obituary
Edwin L. Dunbar, Sr., of West Creek Rd., Newark Valley and formerly of Windham Twp., PA passed away Thursday morning, April 28th, 2011. Ed was born on October 26th, 1944 in Sayre PA, a son of the late Lewis and Rose (Corey) Dunbar. He proudly served his country with the US Navy. Ed was a long time employee of Harvard Manufacturing in Owego. Ed enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing in Pulaski and hunting. He is survived by his companion and caregiver, Lyda M. Jackson; his children, Eddie Dunbar, Brayen Dunbar, Teri Lyn Moe, Michael Dunbar, Lewis Dunbar; step-children, Cindy Thetga, Teresa Hongach, Douglas Miller; Lyda's extended family; his brothers, William (Nancy) Dunbar, Teddy (Judy) Dunbar, Chuck (Penny) Dunbar, Mike (Becky) Dunbar; a sister, Sandy (James) Russell; his first wife, Genevieve Dunbar; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis O. Evans Miller Dunbar, and granddaughter, Amber O. Miller. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of Ed's life on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at 10 am at the West Warren Congregational Church, with Pastor David Pitcher officiating. Memories and condolences for Ed's family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a contribution to the family. Caring assistance is under the direction of the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tonya McPeek
May 10, 2011
Lyda & family, I am sorry for your loss. Ed was a wonderful man. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Annette Cavalari
May 3, 2011
Dad you will be missed, I've always had the greatest respect for you. Everyone will be in my prayers.
Sheila & Samuel Hollenbeck
May 2, 2011
I didn't personally know Mr. Dunbar, but know Lyda. She has been a good neighbor for many years now. I worked with Cindy Thetga many years ago also. So sorry to both of you and your family's for your loss.
Gary & Denise Lopreste
May 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear that God decided to take Ed after all the struggles he had been through. He was a pleasure to work with. He always had a smile on his face. He will surely be missed by many. Our hearts go out to Lyda as well as the rest of his loved ones.
Scott & Lisa Eberly
May 2, 2011
Aunt Lyda you are in our thoughts and prayers and as always in our hearts .
Ed will be missed he was a wonderful man and had such a spark to him and that sense of humor .
Robin LeVee
May 1, 2011
Lyda and the family,
I have been honored with knowing Ed for many years. Always had a smile and made the best fudge I ever had. Free of pain and in a better place. Memories you share with him will last forever. God Bless all of you in this time.
Tami Zawiski
May 1, 2011
Aunt Lyda,
So very sorry for the passing of Ed. You sure were a big part of his fight and he is now at peace.
Love you and thinking of you.
Marty Truesdail
May 1, 2011
To all of the family. Ed will truly be missed. He was a very nice man. I enjoyed working with him over all of these years. I too enjoyed the fudge.
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