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Edward Wallison Obituary
Edward J. Wallison, 79, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was born in Kingston, son of the late Andrew and Julia Beretsky Wallison. He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Wilkes College and received his master's degree from Bucknell University. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. During his career, he taught at Kingston High School, was a radio personality on several local radio stations, including WBRE-AM and WARD and was also employed by Luzerne County Community College. Ed was a well-known public speaker, speaking to groups all around the area. He loved sports especially football, and also admired flowers and floral arranging. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl. He is survived by wife, the former Gertrude Adamchick; children Edward Jr., Houston, Texas; Joseph, Los Angeles, Calif.; Diane Mack, Harveys Lake; Mark, Philadelphia; grandchildren Skip, Mack, Stephen, Diana and Taylor Wallison; John, Thomas and Michael Wallison; sister Dorothy Durkin, Macungie; brother Larry, Los Angeles, Calif.; sister-in-law Ruth Wallison, Tucson, Ariz., nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Friday at 9 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Entombment will be in the Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 39 E. Jackson Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704.
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Linda Wilson
April 30, 2010
Ed, we are so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I remember your family trips to visit, and how much they meant to all of your family, and how lovingly you speak of your parents. Please know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Simon, Linda & Tristan Wilson
Bob Hatcher
April 11, 2010
I just heard of Ed's passing today and remember him fondly. I grew up around Ed and his family. Wonderful neighbors. My condolences go out to Gert, Ed Jr., Joe, Diane & Mark
April 7, 2010
MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS WALLISON AND FAMILY. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MR. WALLISON FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AT KHS. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS AND A FRIEND. HE MADE ATTENDING SCHOOL A JOY. HIS CLASS HAS GUIDED ME
IN MY CAREER AND ADVANCED MY COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMFORT AND PEACE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
JOE ZOLNER KHS 1959
HONOLULU, HAWAII
April 6, 2010
My deep sympathy to Gertrude on Ed's passing. We graduated together and Ed and Gertrude were a lovely couple. My sympathy also to their children and extended family. Mary Connor Polocko
bob evans khs 48
April 6, 2010
grasuated with ed and gertrude, a beautiful couple.ed was always a pleasant and positive person, a pleasure to be around, as was his brother carl. god bless the family
Patricia Bosso Melis
April 6, 2010
Ed was a member of our Kingston H.S. class of 1948 and always one of the nicest guys. Reunions were always special because of him. My love to you, Gert, and your family.
April 6, 2010
so sorry to hear about ed. i worked with him at ward radio. he always had a positive attitude. he helped our daughter get through college, and we will never forget that. he always had time for her.our prayers are with eds family sam and sandy liguori forty fort,pa.
Harold Edwards
April 6, 2010
I had the privilege of working with Ed at the LCCC when it was a brand new entity in Wilkes-Barre. Ed was a great teacher, administrator, friend and radio personality. He will truly be missed.
Bernie Klein
April 6, 2010
Ed was three years ahead of me in school but I knew him from the neighborhood and I went thru grade school and high school with his sister Dorothy.
My condolences to the entire family. Sounds like Ed led a full life.
Bernie Klein KHS 1952
MARIAN SALONICK (Sheldon)
April 6, 2010
ED HAS BEEN A LIFELONG CHILDHOOD FRIEND.....A WONDERFUL PERSON. SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS, AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM. BLESSINGS TO HIS FAMILY.
April 6, 2010
I was a student in Mr. Wallison's communications class at LCCC back in the early 1970's where I learned business letter writing skills that have benefited me greatly throughout the years. The thing that I remember most about Mr. Wallison , aside from his most effective teaching skills, was his outgoing friendly manner and genuine dedication to his students.
Jim Gallagher,
LCCC Class of 1974
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