Edward Andrew Tirpack

Edward Andrew Tirpack, 95

CAMPBELL...Edward Andrew Tirpack passed away peacefully at his home on December 19, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1930, in Campbell, Ohio, to Slovak immigrants Andrew Tirpack and Helen Pyatak, and was the eldest of three siblings.

Following the early passing of his mother, Ed was raised on Starr Street in Campbell by his grandparents, John and Helen Pyatak and attended McCarthy Elementary School. During this time, his father moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for work and later married Helen's sister, Betty Pyatak, who lovingly helped raise Ed.

From a young age, Ed was hardworking and self-motivated. He would deliver newspapers, was active in the Boy Scouts, and would work in a pattern shop to earn money for his first set of golf clubs, beginning a lifelong passion for the game. At Campbell Memorial High School, he played baseball, participated in Hi-Y, played trumpet, and graduated in 1948.

After high school, Ed attended Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University) before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. He served as a Damage Controlman from 1951 to 1954, stationed in Boston, Massachusetts, and was deployed at sea aboard ship, sailing throughout the Atlantic Ocean from St. John's, Newfoundland to Bermuda.

Before his military service, Ed met the love of his life, Maria, in a chance encounter beneath a clock in downtown Youngstown. They remained in touch during his service and were married on May 6, 1956, at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church. They were blessed with more than 68 years of marriage together before she passed on February 24, 2025.

A skilled carpenter with a strong interest in structural engineering, Ed helped build many homes across the Youngstown area. In 1957, he personally designed and built his family home with the help of his father, where he and Maria raised their three greatest blessings: Kevin, Mark, and Maryellen.

In 1963, Ed began working as a carpenter for General Motors Packard Electric in Warren, Ohio, where he worked 30 years before retiring in 1993. Known for his craftsmanship and ability to fix almost anything, he took great pride in his work.

Ed and Maria were devoted parishioners of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell and active members of the community. Ed was a member of the St. Michael's Golf League for nearly 40 years and belonged to the Civic Club, Knights of Columbus, and American Legion. He was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Browns, Cavaliers, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He also enjoyed gardening, puzzles, card games, and watching Wheel of Fortune with his family.

Above all, Ed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather ("Papa"). Ed will be profoundly missed by his loving children: Kevin Tirpack (Ellen from a previous marriage) of California; Mark Tirpack of North Carolina; and Maryellen Tirpack-Jones (Tom) of Maryland. He was the beloved grandfather of Tommy, Aidan, Danielle, Bryan, and Doug.

He will also be remembered by his brother Kenny (Marian) Tirpack, brother in-law Charles Kihm, many dear nieces and nephews, and his devoted neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Maria; his sister Aggie DelSignore and her husband Joe; his brother Ray Tirpack and his wife Patti; his brother in-law Peter Melnik; his brother in-law Walter (Lajo) Melnik and his wife Anne; his sister in-law Ann (Hunka) Kihm; his sister in-law Olga Kowalczyk and her husband Frank.

The Tirpack family has entrusted Edward's care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, Ohio. Calling hours will be held Friday, January 2, 2026 for 10-10:45am at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell, Ohio followed by a Funeral Service officiated by The Very Rev. Kevin E. Marks.