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Edwin Merritt McQuiston

Edwin Merritt McQuiston[1]

Male 1924 - 2018  (93 years)

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  • Name Edwin Merritt McQuiston 
    Born 6 Oct 1924  New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Jan 2018  New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I27134  Family
    Last Modified 13 Jan 2018 

    Father William Merritt McQuiston,   b. 18 Dec 1896 
    Mother Pearl Marie Welsh,   b. 20 May 1900 
    Married 7 Nov 1923 
    Family ID F3825  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy L. Klee,   d. 27 Nov 2004 
    Married 15 Jun 1950  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Carol McQuiston
     2. Edwin K. McQuiston
     3. Matt McQuiston
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F12399  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Oct 1924 - New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Jan 2018 - New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
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    Edwin M. McQuiston (1924 - 2018)    		Edwin M. McQuiston (1924 - 2018)

  • Sources 
    1. [S1656] The McQuiston Families, 1-420.

    2. [S2974] New Castle News - Obituary, Edwin's Story; obituary; 12 January 2018; 13 January 2018.
      Edwin McQuiston, 90, of New Castle passed away the morning of Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
      Ed was born on Oct. 6, 1927, in New Castle, to the late William and Pearl McQuiston.
      Mr. McQuiston was a graduate of New Castle High School and was the founder of McQuiston Coal Co.
      On June 15, 1950, he married the former Nancy L. Klee. She preceded him in passing on Nov. 27, 2004.
      Mr. McQuiston served his country as a member of the Army Air Corp.
      Ed loved golfing, fishing, hunting and boating. He was a devoted and loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
      Mr. McQuiston was an accomplished pilot and enjoyed flying his Cessna. Ed also had a passion for the Indianapolis 500.
      He is survived by his daughter, Carol McQuiston-Shirey of New Castle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin K. and Marleen McQuiston of New Castle and Matt and Melissa McQuiston of Bessemer; three grandchildren, Edwin McQuiston and his wife, Heather, Shannon Pelitier and her husband, Josh, and Kelsey Lancia and her husband, Michael; and four great-grandchildren, Gracie, Matthew, Noah and Charlotte.
      In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. McQuiston was preceded in passing by two brothers, Robert and Phillip McQuiston; and his sister, Lynn Carol.
      Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., New Castle.
      Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
      Burial will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022, or the donor's favorite charity.
      Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com