Edward Lamont

EMPORIUM - Edward Paul Lamont, 84, of Emporium passed away Monday (Oct. 20, 2025) at his daughter's home in Wellsboro, after a long illness.
Born Dec. 5, 1940, in Spangler and raised in Bakerton, Ed was a son of the late Thomas and Frances Hecker Lamont. Growing up in Bakerton he was nicknamed "Mohawk," later shortened to "Mo," a name that stayed with him throughout his life. He married the love of his life, Marsha Ellen Polites, on June 22, 1963, at Sacred Heart Church in Bakerton, and they spent 60 wonderful years together until her passing in 2024.
Ed graduated from John Carroll High School in Carrolltown, Class of 1958, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in education from St. Francis College. Ed taught sixth grade at Fourth Street School in Emporium from 1962 to 1978. While teaching, he also worked summers with Northern Tier Community Action Corp.. In the mid-'70s, he earned his master's in education administration from Penn State. Ed transitioned into a different career path in 1978, taking a job with Pennsylvania Pressed Metals (later GKN) as their personnel director and safety compliance officer, where he worked until his retirement in 2005.
Ed and his wife, Marsha, were lifelong hosts. Their best times were spent entertaining family and friends, especially at "Camp Hate To Leave It" in Sizerville Park. The camp became the center of family reunions, gatherings with friends and countless celebrations. Over the years, hundreds of people visited camp, making it a well-known spot for a cold beer, fun and good times. Mo's camp was more than just a retreat - it was a place of tradition, where stories were shared, cards were played and memories were made, and those stories continue to bring smiles to everyone who was lucky enough to be part of it.
In his younger years, Mo was an avid baseball player, playing on the St. Francis College team during his college years. After moving to Emporium, he continued that love for baseball by joining both fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball leagues, playing well into his 40s. Mo was also an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing out of his camp with family and friends.
Ed and his wife, Marsha, loved to dance, especially in their younger days at the Bakerton Club. They continued dancing together throughout their lives, always enjoying a trip around the dance floor whenever they got the chance.
Edward is survived by his daughters Jacqueline (Pete) Grimone of Canonsburg, Sandra (Stan) Dunsmore of Wellsboro and Francine (the late Nick Guisto) of Emporium; and son, Edward (Monica) Lamont Jr. of Las Vegas. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Bethany (Kyle) Vogt, Breanna (Derek) Burdick, Hilliary (Matt) Anderson, Anthony (Victoria) Grimone, Holly (Jordan) Garrigan, Brooke (Brock) Sloan, S. Andrew Grimone, Macy (Connor) Hutchinson, Eddie Lamont, James Guisto, Kendyl (Jarek) Holjencin, Kamme Guisto, Seven Lamont and Winn Lamont; and 12 great-grandchildren, Gavin and Rae Anderson, Ace and Atlas Burdick, Reagan and Drake Sloan, Belle and Everly Vogt, Liliana and Lilah Holjencin and Lainey and Logan Garrigan.
Ed is also survived by his siblings, Joseph (Ellen) Lamont, Jim (Mickie) Lamont, Francis "Chick" (Debbie) Lamont, Karen Madara and Chris Lamont, along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Marsha, he was preceded in death by brothers Thomas, Robert, Alvin and David; sister Mary Patalune; and son-in-law Nick Guisto.
To honor his wishes, no formal visitation will be held. A funeral Mass with luncheon to follow will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium at 11 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25, 2025) with the Rev. Paul S. Siebert, pastor, as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Ed's memory may make a contribution to UPMC Home Healthcare of Central PA (Hospice), 32 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901.