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Edward "Gwen" Peterson
1938 - 2025
BORN
1938
DIED
2025
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Edward Peterson Obituary
Edward was born Sept. 20, 1938 and is the son of Clyde and Hazel (Barto) Peterson.
Edward is preceded in death by his two parents; wife, Ruth (Niebauer) Peterson; brothers, Richard G. (Janice), and Leroy F.
Edward is survived by his aunt, Gertrude; nephews, Mark (Donna), Al (Vickie); nieces, KayLynn Stiver (Jeff), Janet (Eugene) Shirley; great nieces, Jillian Stiver and Angie (Seth) Westover; and great nephew, Kyle Stiver.
Edward worked as a correction officer at the SCI Smithfield. He was a member of the St. Basil the Great Parish, Irvona Rod & Gun Club, Coalport Masonic Lodge 574, Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, Ancient Scottish Rite in Altoona, and was a Irvona Volunteer Fire Company Chief.
Visitation will be held for Edward on Nov. 25, 2025 from 6- 8 p.m. with the Masonic service starting at 6. The service will be held the following day, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. with Father Soloman officiating, all at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home in Irvona.
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