Edward J. Magera, 82, of Coal Center, passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital. A son of the late Frank and Stella Magera, he was born in Ellsworth on Feb. 12, 1938. Catholic by faith, he was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion, Post 659, the Belle Vernon Musical Society, the Charleroi Belgium Club and in the early 1990s, ran the Pricedale Russian Club. He resided most of his adult life in Coal Center and retired in 1993 from LTV Steel Company. Ed also served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patti Jo Magera, whom he married on Dec. 28, 2004; one daughter and son-in-law; Michelle and Charles Ferenz of Bentleyville; one son, Craig L. Giannini of Bentleyville; one uncle, Ora Ken Baringer of Coal Center; two nephews, George (Dianna) Magera of Sewickley and Michael (Margaret) Magera of Reno, Nev.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma A. Guthrie Magera, on Aug. 31, 1991; and a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Helen Magera, both formerly of Cokeburg. There will be no public visitation or funeral services. Interment will be in Highlands Cemetery, California, Pa. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, is handling arrangements, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
