Edmund Elder – Summerville, S.C., formerly of Charleroi

Edmund Elder, 84, of Summerville, S.C., formerly of Charleroi, husband of the late Josephine “Josey” T. Elder, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Low Country Community Hospice House. Ed was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in North Charleroi, to the late Clyde and Louise Buchta Elder. He was a 1954 graduate of Charleroi High School and then went on to graduate from Penn State University. His passions included volunteering at Trident Medical Center, mentoring with Junior Achievement and serving as a lector and extraordinary minister at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Ed also enjoyed reading, cooking, watching sports and following the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include three children, Edmund Elder Jr. (Susan) of Madison, Wisc., Lou Ann Liebman (Michael) of Denver, Colo., and Erika Elder of Summerville, S.C.; four grandchildren, Megan Liebman, Mary Jo Elder, Lauren Liebman and Eddie J. Elder III; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation and service was held Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at James Dyal Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date at Mepkin Abbey. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main St., Summerville, SC 29483, 843-873-4040. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.