Edward Brobst Jr.

84 years and longtime resident of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon September 9, 2016 at home. Born in Allentown to the late Edward E. and Anna (Youngkoski) Brobst, Sr., he was the husband of Shirley (Roth) Brobst for 43 years at the time of her passing in 1998. A graduate of Allentown High School, Ed honorably served on the front lines during the Korean conflict, serving as an M.P. with the Army, and was awarded a bronze star. He worked in the final department of Mack Trucks, where he served as a safety inspector, and retired from the Macungie plant after 33 years. He later was a bus driver for the Whitehall Coplay School district, and was a poll worker in Hokendauqua. A dedicated volunteer, Ed spent countless hours at the Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association, and loved to bowl at the West Coplay Maennerchor. Survivors: son Thomas Brobst and his wife Jayne (Augustine) of Whitehall; daughter and loving caregiver Lisa A. Pitsilos with whom he resided; grandchildren Kayla Pitsilos, Jake Onuschak and his son Ian; brother Ronald Brobst of Allentown; predeceased by his son Stephen in 1966, and sisters Jacquelyn Martin and Lois Leibensperger. Services: will be 8:00 pm Wednesday September 14th in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, PA 18052 with Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating. His viewing will begin at 6:00 pm. Interment will be private for the family. Contributions: are suggested to Easter Seals 1501 Lehigh St Suite 201 Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103