Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1940
DIED
2022
Edward Kantor Obituary
Edward J. Kantor, 82, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home. He was born July 27, 1940, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Dr Louis and Sayde R. Kantor.
He is survived by his brothers, Falk of Shaler Township and Dr. Philip of Canonsburg.
Ed was a graduate of Canonsburg High School.
He was an Air Force veteran, serving as a radio / radar repairman. His service included wintertime duty at a remote location on Cape Cod.
Ed worked as a customer service representative for IBM and in computer systems for Weirton Steel before retiring from ACS Computers as an account manager.
Ed was active in general aviation as a pilot and aircraft owner. He was a founding member of the aircraft owners association, at Finleyville Air Park, where he served for many years as an officer of the association.
In addition to his brothers, Ed is survived by his former sister-in-law and special friend, Dorothy Kantor of Canonsburg; nephew, Louis Kantor of Charlotte, N.C.; and niece, Elizabeth White of Canonsburg, who cared for him deeply.
A special thank you to the Visiting Angels of Canonsburg for their compassionate care which brought Ed great comfort.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Beth Shalom Cemetery in Pittsburgh, with Rabbi Eli Seidman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the David Griffin Aviation Foundation, 550 Airport Road, Suite 500, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Please add and view tributes at beinhauer.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edward Kantor
5 Entries
Mary Lou Burger
September 12, 2022
Dear Phil, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ed when we lived in your building on Pike St. He was a nice person and a loss to,you and your family.
Mary Lou
Patti Kolsosky
September 11, 2022
My sympathy to the whole family! Peace Patti Kolsosky
Bob Crossland
September 10, 2022
Friend and coworker.
Will always remember the ride he gave my son and myself in his airplane.
Rest gently my friend.
Rich Cessna
September 10, 2022
Ed and I were coworkers for many years. He was a good friend and he will be missed.
Alice
September 10, 2022
So sorry for your families loss.
The Mahler´s
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Edward Kantor's name
Memorial Events
for Edward Kantor
How to support Edward's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Edward Kantor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
