Obituaries
May 5, 2019

Edward M. Lis – Dravosburg

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Edward M. Lis, 66, of Dravosburg, died Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Munhall, the son of the late Edward and Jenny Bolger Lis. He is survived by his wife, Danae W. Lis; daughters, Jennifer and Suzanne Lis of Port Vue; step-children, Goldie Himes of Butler, Daniel Cummings of Port Vue; sister, Lisa (Peter) McKeone of Liberty Borough; and 16 grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his brother, John Lis; and stepson, Lars Olson. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLERS OF DRAVOSBURG/WEST MIFFLIN, 740 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, PA 15034, 412-678-6192, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. prior to visitation with Father Thomas Wagner officiating. To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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