Edward Louis Gronlund Jr., of Elizabeth Township, died at the age of 86 on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Born March 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy Campbell Gronlund. A printer by profession, he was an employee/owner of Wivagg Printing in McKeesport, where he worked over 50 years. Ed’s life is defined by his work ethic, service to his country and community, and his ability to entertain others with his storytelling and humor. He served in the U.S. Army, was a lifetime member and president of Central Volunteer Fire Company, served on the Elizabeth Township on the Board of Commissioners, supported numerous local and national organizations, coached little league baseball, co-founded his beloved Boar’s Nest hunting camp and was always willing to lend his time and talents to others in need. Ed is survived by his sons, Edward S. (Maria) Gronlund of Harrisburg, and Shawn P. (Suzanne) Gronlund of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Ashley (Derek) Shugar, Zach (Frenchie) Gronlund, Samantha (Jordan) Angelo and Jessica Gronlund; and great- grandchildren, Owen and Gwen Shugar and Bowie and Archer Angelo. Ed is also survived by his brother, Ralph Gronlund; sisters, Carol Cowell, Dorothy Baumgartner and Sally Michaels; numerous nieces and nephews; and Dee Waligura, his girlfriend and companion for over 30 years. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, and from 10 to noon Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert director. A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. W. Stephen Morse officiating. Inurnment will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions may be made to Central Volunteer Fire Hall or Suncrest Hospice. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
