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Edward Lay Obituary
Ed was a 1968 graduate of Moon Area High School. He was accepted to Notre Dame in their honors Math program, graduated in 1972 from Notre Dame University with a B.S. in Mathematics. During his time at Notre Dame, he volunteered tutoring and helping kids. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1976. He was a generous, sweet ,caring, innocent soul who was a delight and inspiration to his family. He was a much-beloved brother to his surviving sisters Katherine (Robert) Bruce of Imperial, Christine Mason of Raleigh, NC and Juanita (Terry) Dempsey of Center and brothers James Oscar Lay of Ambridge and Gerard Lay of Moon Twp, with whom he made his home. Also many nieces, nephews, and one grand nephew are survived. Visitation and funeral were private. Burial took place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with full military honors R.D.COPELAND INC. FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or www.dav.org.
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Terry Michael (Dumm)
December 3, 2008
Dear Oscar and Family,
I met Ed a few times while visiting your home many years ago. My memory of him was that he was kind, soft-spoken and extremely shy. I also remember hearing stories from my oldest brother about how brillant he was. I also want to say that Oscar and Beth had such an impact on me as a young teenager and they are one of the reasons I came to faith in Christ. They will always have a place reserved in my heart and I pray for them often. God bless the Lay family.
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Jerry Falso
December 1, 2008
My prayers are with the Lay family, who were wonderful to me in my teen years. Ed was one of my best friends in high school, and I've thought about him often over the years.
Again, my heartfelt sympathies to you.
Jerry Falso
Rev. William Wright
November 30, 2008
To Oscar Lay and family, "Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal" My prayers are with you and your family in this your hour of need. May God keep you in his care.
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