Edward J. Wiggins

1941 - 2025

Edward J. Wiggins, 83, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Penn Highlands - Mon Valley, Monongahela. Born August 26, 1941, in Rices Landing, he was a son of the late Edward and Lillian Waters Wiggins. A graduate of Cumberland Township High School in Carmichaels, Edward proudly served in the PA Army National Guard - 110th Infantry Division, Waynesburg. He was retired from Northrop Grumann Corp., where he worked as a foreman. Edward was Presbyterian by faith, enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and always made sure to plant his seed potatoes on St. Patrick's Day. He also enjoyed playing casino Blackjack, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and picnics. He was a collector of sorts, attending auctions and flea markets. Back in the day he loved to dance and swim and often laughed at how many shoes he wore out doing the 'Twist.' He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joanne Sveda Wiggins, and was looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary September 20th. Also surviving are two sisters, Marjorie Frammartino of Masontown, W.Va., Marilyn Hlebinsky of Charleston, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Sveda of Fayette City, Florence Sveda of Charleroi; seven nephews, David Markovich, Vince Frammartino Jr. (Lorraine), Tom Hlebinsky Jr. (Kathy), Ken Vavrek, Michael J. Sveda Jr. (Heather), Thomas Sveda Jr. (Nancy), Jack Sveda (Allyson); two nieces, Aleta Bohan (Tom), Donna Sutton; canine buddy, Penny; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lorraine Pavlovich, Bernadine Roman, Mona Vavrek; niece, Susan Hlebinsky; seven brothers- in-law, Vince Frammartino, Tom Hlebinsky, Tom Vavrek, Tony Roman, Frank Pavlovich, Michael J. Sveda, Thomas Sveda; and canine best buddy, Rocky. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., the time of funeral services, Saturday, February 22, in the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon (724-929-6183), with Pastor Doug Conroy, of First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville, officiating. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made, in memory of Edward Wiggins, to the Fayette Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 1282, Uniontown, PA 15401. Condolences to the family accepted at www.parzynskifuneralhome.com