Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8, 2007. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Marguerite in March of 2005. His brothers, Alfred and Norman and granddaughter, Kimberly Smith also predeceased him. Edward is survived by his children, Ronald (Sharel) Johnson, Christopher (Tammie) Johnson, Karen (Richard) Roberts, Janet (Peter) Peckens; grandchildren Jeffery (Julie) Smith, James (Sondra) Roberts, Jessica Cartagena (Randy Roberts), Elizabeth Peckens, Brian Griswold; great-grandchildren, Cristian, Alexander Jenna and Emily; brother, Joseph (Betty); sister, Phyllis (Cal) Dickenson; sister-in-law, Katie Johnson; along with several nieces and nephews. It was Edwards request that there be no prior calling hours. A private Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning NY 14830 or the Falck Cancer Center, c/o Arnot Ogden Hospital Foundation 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. A Candle of Remembrance may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com