Edward Sumego Obituary
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He was born in Uniontown on April 6, 1951 to the late Joseph P. and Anna Rose Spirko Sumego.
Edward graduated from German Township High School, class of 1970.
He married Kathleen Shotter on September 27, 1975.
Edward was employed as a coalminer at Maple Creek Mining Inc.
He was a member of St. Mary Nativity Church.
Edward was a member of UMWA Local 1248, life member of Uniontown Musical Society, American Federation of Musicians Local 596, National Rifle Association, social member of AMVETS Post 103, Hutchinson Sportsman Club, 3rd Degree of Uniontown Knights of Columbus Council 1275.
He enjoyed being a drummer in the local band, "The Vibrations", golfing, bowling, and dancing with his lovely wife, Kathleen. They enjoyed dancing to polka, rock, square dance, and ballroom dancing.
Edward is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Sumego of Uniontown; two sons, Edward J. Sumego, Jr. and wife Heather of Levittown, PA, and David Sumego and wife Jessica of Holt, MI; six grandchildren, Abigail, Ethan, Levi, Allen, Christopher, and Emma; two sisters, Roseann Caplinger of Akron, OH and Debi Fronczek and husband Syl of Uniontown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Caplinger and a nephew, William "Bill" McGaffick.
Viewing for Edward will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401 on Wednesday, August 13th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, August 14th at 10 AM at St. Mary Nativity Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401, with prayers of transfer at the funeral home at 9:15 AM.
Entombment is in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Edward's family would like to extend a special thank you for their compassion and excellent care given during this difficult time to WVU Medicine Hospital emergency room, ICU, IMCU in Uniontown, Quality Life Services of Markleysburg, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com
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