Edward C. Spyra – Charles Town, W.Va., formerly of Glassport

Edward C. Spyra, age 73, of Charles Town, W.Va., formerly of Glassport, passed peacefully at home on Jan. 15, 2021. Born in McKeesport May 4, 1947, he was the son of the late Chester and Catherine Hickey Spyra. A 1965 graduate of Glassport High School, “Spatz” served with the U.S. Air Force, 4258th Strategic Wing Operation, during the Vietnam War. He retired from Bechtel Corporation in 2018 with more than 30 years of service. As a project procurement specialist, he worked on major construction projects around the world, which afforded him the opportunity to pursue his love of travel. He had a deep passion for family, genealogy and photography. Ed was the husband of Rebecca Missman Spyra for more than 40 years. He is survived by sons, David (Kelly) Spyra of Seattle, Wash., Christopher (Lisa) Spyra of Liberty Borough; and daughter, Teresa Spyra of Charles Town, W.Va.; grandchildren, Jack, Caitlin and Aisling Spyra of Seattle, Wash., and Joshua, Noah and Luke Spyra of Liberty Borough; brother, John (Kathy) Spyra of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister, Mary (Christopher) Raynak of Monroeville; nephews, Sean (Alexis) Raynak and Ryan (Tara) Raynak; niece and goddaughter, Helen Spyra; great-nephews, Justin Oliver and Jameson Raynak; father-in-law, Jimmy Missman (the late Bertha); brothers-in-law, Ray (PJ) Missman, Fred Missman, Ken (Jo) Missman; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Frank) Van Twist and Margaret Missman; nephews, Ryan and David Missman; and niece Kayla Missman, all of California. Ed will be lovingly remembered by numerous cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael G. Spyra; and sister, Catherine T. Spyra. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a family gathering to celebrate Ed’s life will be held at a later date.