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Edward Ladamus Obituary
Edward Joseph Ladamus, 80, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 24, 1944, and was the son of the late George and Anna Hardish Ladamus.
Ed graduated from Lake-Lehman, Class of 1962, and then earned a bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg State College, Class of 1966; he eventually earn a master's degree in education as well. He worked as a fifth grade teacher and reading specialist at Lehman Jackson Elementary School and acted as the wrestling coach for Lake-Lehman Junior and Senior High, as well as LCCC. Following his retirement, Ed became involved with refereeing various wrestling events and was even invited to referee at the Olympics. Later in life, he became a groundskeeper at Huntsville Golf Club and Emanon Country Club. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Parish. Ed was an avid golfer, had great love of animals and volunteered at many animal rescues, including Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. Ed had great love for his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, George Ladamus; sister, Mary Ann Lozier; several aunts and uncles; and numerous dogs.
Ed is survived by sister, Dolores "June" Newell; nieces, Debbie Katyl (Dave); nephews, Earl Lozier (Lisa), Russ Newell (Sherri), Michael Lozier, George Ladamus (Angela) and Tom Ladamus; brother-in-law, Earl Lozier; sister-in-law, Dorothy Ladamus; and several great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great nieces and great-great-nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, with the Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, officiating.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass in the church.
Interment will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Lehman Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612, or Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, PA 18612.
Condolences may be made to clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Ladamus
David and Kathleen Parrish
October 20, 2025
Prayers and blessings for you all
Tom Tranell
October 20, 2025
One of the best coaches ever. And a great friend
Wayne Thomas
October 19, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers go to Ed. Having attended and graduating from Bloomsburg and started teaching and coaching at Lake Lehman, Ed and I became close friends. We had many enjoyable and great times together. I know he will be missed by many. Ed was one of my best friends. God bless!!
Marie and Wayne Thomas
Dave Harris
October 19, 2025
One of the best!
Jay and Debbie Remley
October 18, 2025
Sorry to hear of Coach Ladamus passing. He was always pushing to make us better wrestlers. My condolences to his family.
Jay and Debbie Remley
Cupertino CA
Steve Hydock
October 18, 2025
Ed was a childhood friend. His Dad and my Dad were friends. We are the same age born a month apart. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace
A friend
October 18, 2025
Ed was a great guy who was friendly to everyone. Godspeed
Richard Lopasky
October 18, 2025
Sincere condolences to the entire Ladamus family
Always enjoyed Eddies company especially when Golfing.
We all know how our family enjoys talking-BUT Eddie would even be talking
during his swing when we golfed--Loved it
REST IN PEACE Cousin Eddie
Dick & Bonny Lopasky from Florida
Kim Miller
October 18, 2025
Delores, Russ, Sherri and family,
So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences in the passing of Ed. He had a great sense of humor. The few times we met him he was always smiling and making us laugh.
God bless and rest in peace Ed.
Gary, Kim & Edge
Gus Shuleski
October 17, 2025
R.I.P. Ed. Condolences to the family.
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