Edward Lekwart, 77, of Maryland Avenue, Washington, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998, in Washington County Health Center. Mr. Lekwart was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the 873rd Engineering Aviation Battalion. He was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church in Washington. Mr. Lekwart was employed by Taggert Valley Glass Co. and Brockway Glass Co., Plant No. 7, for many years. On October 3, 1948, in St. Hilary Church, Washington, he married Sophia Covaleski of Washington, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Edward J. Lekwart of Mill Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Chrisie Carroll of Washington; three sisters, Rose Jones and Helen McDonald, both of Washington, and Theresa Kania of Canonsburg; and five grandchildren, Phillip and Matthew Lekwart and Megan, Amanda and Donald Carroll. Deceased is a brother, Walter Lekwart. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, December 26, 1998Edward Lekwart
WWII veteran worked for glass companies
He was born October 14, 1921, in Washington, a son of Anthony and Aniela Jasttazemski Lekwart.