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Edward L. Blake

1942 - 2023

Edward L. Blake obituary, 1942-2023, Clearfield, PA

BORN

1942

DIED

2023

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Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Clearfield

113 North Third Street

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Edward Blake Obituary

Edward L. Blake, 80, of Clearfield died on Friday, January 20, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

He was born on September 10, 1942 in Clearfield, a son of the late Edward and Phoebe (Bailor) Blake.

Mr. Blake had been employed with DC Guelich Explosive Co. from1974 until his retirement.

He was a member of Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6, the Robert Ferguson Post #842 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Curwensville, the Loyal Order of the Moose Curwensville and the Curwensville Fireman's Club.

Mr. Blake served with the U. S. Army during Vietnam.

He is survived by two children, Chris Blake and wife Sharon of Moneta, VA and Lisa Blickley of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Taylor and Eddie Blake and Morgan and Greg Blickley; and a brother, Robert Blake and wife Linda of Ashville, NC.

In honoring Mr. Blake's wishes, there will be no services observed at this time.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project via www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gant Daily from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2023.

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Nancy Demi Bailey

January 27, 2023

Sorry to hear about the passing of Eddie. He will always be remembered by the class of 1960. Everyone knew Eddie, a fun person to know! He will be sadly missed by all. Rest in peace Eddie.

Kristen

January 26, 2023

Sending lots of love and prayers, he was such a wonderful man, going to miss having drinks with him!!!

Velda Ross

January 24, 2023

Ed was very nice welcoming me and my family as we moved across the street from him

The Rogers Family

January 23, 2023

Sending condolences and prayers to the family.

John Hipps

January 23, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. I worked with him at Guelich´s and as I´m sure others would say, " he was one of the best hands-on instructors/teachers in that field!
RIP Ed!

Steve N Sharon Addleman

January 22, 2023

Sure will miss you Ed, always good to see you and chat when stopped for eggs

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