Obituary of Edward M. Pugh

Edward Monroe Pugh, age 87, of Wallingford, PA, died Friday, May 2, 2014. Mr. Pugh was born May 15, 1926, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Steve and Rosetta (Hall) Pugh. Mr. Pugh served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, in the Pacific Theater, as a gunner on TBM Avenger, flying off the aircraft carrier Shangri-La. Ed graduated from Virginia Tech, in 1951, with an Industrial Engineering degree. He worked for E.I DuPont Co. for 34 years. Ed was a member of Lima United Methodist Church, and a former member of the American Legion and Lions Club. He was an artist and enjoyed gardening, playing golf and wood working. Survivors: Wife of 63 years: R. Arlene (Reed) Pugh Daughter: Deborah P. (Ted) Keinath Son: Gary M. (Wendy) Pugh Grandchildren: Amy (Nick) Lewandowski, Rachel Pugh and Kevin (Colleen) Keinath Memorial donations may be made to: Lima United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 158, 209 N. Middletown Rd, Lima, PA 19037 or Taylor Hospice Residence, 300 Johnson Ave, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.