Age 89 of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday January 8, 2009 peacefully at home.He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years Florence M. Harris, sons and daughters in-law, Walt and Sue Harris of Elmira, Gene and Lynn Harris of Gillett PA, Wayne and Barb Harris of Wellsburg, NY, also several grandchildren, and great grandchildren, sister Betty, brother Clifford Harris, and several nieces and nephews.Ed was a United States Army Veteran of WW II having served in Okinawa, Japan. He retired from the Remington Rand after 30 years of service and then went to work for the Elmira City School District Bus Garage were he retired as a mechanic.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, on Sunday January 11, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Sunday at 3:00 PM, Pastor Gary Mammarello will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in.