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Edward Popeck Obituary

Edward Charles "Mr. Po" Popeck, 81, of Washington, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.
He was born December 11, 1935, in Wyano, a son of the late Charles John and Josephine Zastawinak Popeck.
Mr. Popeck was a graduate of Washington High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving until his honorable discharge November 16, 1960.
Mr. Popeck was a 30-year employee of the U.S. Postal Service, working as a mail carrier.
He was raised in the Catholic faith.
Mr. Popeck enjoyed bowling. In 1967, he was champion of the postal league. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and gardening. After playing baseball in high school, he was pitcher on the U.S. Army team. He then played on the American Legion team and in local adult leagues.
He was a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Washington.
On October 10, 1958, he married Jane Davis, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four sons, Edward R. Popeck of Washington, John C. (Tracee) Popeck of Washington and twin sons, Robert D. Popeck of Houston and Richard D. Popeck of Washington; a sister, Charlotte Haught of Washington; two grandchildren, Allyson and Erin Popeck; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16. Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with military rites accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Washington.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on May 13, 2017.

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Alicia Frady

May 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gina Z.

May 15, 2017

To John and family,
Always reflect on the precious memories shared with your loved ones. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

May 14, 2017

Janie and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Eddie was dad's buddy. Donna (Wojtaszek) and Tom Waltonbaugh

Crystal

May 14, 2017

Some of my favorite people in the world were raised in this family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jennifer and Brian Walls

May 13, 2017

Mrs. Popeck and family,
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Popeck. He was such a sweet and amazing man. My God watch over you all in this tough time.

Joe Zastawniak

May 13, 2017

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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