Edward Sohl

Edward Sohl obituary

Edward Sohl

Edward Sohl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on Sep. 11, 2025.
Edward Charles Sohl passed away at his residence in Edison, New Jersey on September 8th, 2025. He was 76 years old.

Edward was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on February 19th, 1949, to the late Charles and Rosina (O'Donnell) Sohl. He was raised in the greater New Brunswick area and attended New Brunswick High School before joining the workforce. He worked as a groundskeeper for St. Peters Cemetery and as a Custodian for Linwood Middle School and various nursing homes.

Edward enjoyed several pastimes. He loved fishing with his father, brothers and brother-in-law. He also liked to take walks and could hold a conversation with anyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Rosina Sohl, his brothers: David, Charles, Robert, Richard, Walter, Thomas and William, his sisters Rose Yates, Beverly Fine, and Margorie Greglock, and his son Edward Sohl Jr.

He is survived by his sister Janet Sorbino, his children, Angela and Bryan Sohl and his niece Rose Yates.

Private cremation services will be handled under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home followed by burial in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Brunswick.

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