Lifelong Union Township resident Edward J. Baranski, 83, passed away the evening of January 14, 2014 at Haven Convalescent Home. Born on June 28, 1930 in New Castle, he is the son of the late Stanley and Bernice Cwynar Baranski. Surviving Edward at home is his beloved wife of over 50 wonderful years, the former Antonette Rocco.
In 1989, Edward retired from his position as a mechanical designer and engineer for Lombard Corporation/Wean United. He was a member of the former Madonna Church, now Mary Mother of Hope Parish. An avid sports fan, Edward loved the Steelers, Pirates, and high school and college sports. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, hunting, and bowling. Edward belonged to the Union Lions Club, Casimir Pulaski Club, and was a lifetime member of Lawrence County Sportsman Association.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, John Baranski and wife Elizabeth of Boardman, OH, David Baranski and wife Dee of Mentor, OH, Maryann Scardefield and husband Ted III of New Castle, Lori Bowen and husband Jeff of New Castle, and Diane Benedict and husband Kevin of New Castle; sister, Josephine Baranski of New Castle; and twelve grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his infant brother, John, and sisters, Frances Kaczmarczyk, Helen Abramski, and Virginia Chrobak.
Visitation will take place on Friday from 4pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10am at St. Mary Church, officiated by Father William Siple. A procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30am.
Interment will take place at Madonna Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s honor to Jameson Hospice 1000 S Mercer St New Castle PA 16101.