Obituary of Ed Bloom

William Edward Bloom, 68, Indiana passed away January 3, 2019 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.  Born June 6, 1950 in Buffington Twp. son of the late Carl Theodore and Ruth Virginia (McCoy) Bloom. 

Also preceded in death by Russ and Emma May Clark who raised him and also in-laws Blaine and Dorla Smith; grandson Joseph Wojno; brothers and sisters William McCurdy; Rick DeRita; Gloria Richardson; Anna Belle Lowman.

Survived by wife of 46 years Linda (Smith) Bloom.  Children Jessica Wojno (Matt Lewis), Commodore; Shane Koval (Kaci McIntire), Johnstown; Grandchildren Ryan, Jaden, Emily, Abby, Brady, Caitlyn, and Jackson.  Brothers and sisters Darlene Delano and husband Oscar; Carol Eileen Bosinec and husband Rich; Ellen Sink and husband Ron; John Bloom and wife Darla; Alice Gray and husband Floyd; Deanne Salyards and husband Art.  Mary Ellen Hill and husband Bill; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Best friend and sidekick Ron. Special furry friends who are missing him Abby and Benji.

Ed enjoyed hunting; fishing & motorcycle riding; and going to yard sales.  Ed was a retired state inspecting mechanic. 

Friends received Noon till time of celebration of life at 1 PM Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 1354 Bethel Cemetery Road, New Florence.  Pastor Jim Sunseri officiating.