Obituaries
December 14, 2022

Edward T. Stevenson – Newell

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Edward T. Stevenson, 65, of Newell, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in UPMC – Montefiore Hospital after a long illness. He was born on April 25, 1957, in Brownsville, son of the late Edward M. and Elsie Grayce Johnson Stevenson. Eddie was a very active member of the Newell United Methodist Church, where he served as organist, board chairman and lay leader. He was the owner of Lunden’s Flower Shop in Brownsville for many years until his retirement last year. Eddie was the former Chairman of FTD – District 3E and a member of the Society of American Florists. He was a longtime member of Brownsville Lodge No. 60 F&AM. Eddie is survived by his very special longtime friends, Robin Gadish and husband Ed of Merrittstown, Pa., Colleen Rawson of Brownsville and Chris Cook of Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his special dog partners, Teddy and Maxwell. Friends will be received in SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, and Saturday until 11 a.m., when a funeral service will be held with the Rev. Jack Washabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park. Brownsville Lodge No. 60 F&AM will hold Masonic services at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.

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