Edward S. Strnisa, 69, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, March 29, 1998, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Mr. Strnisa lived his entire life in Strabane and Canonsburg, was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish and served with the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Mr. Strnisa was a tool and dye maker for General Motors Fisher Body of McKeesport. He was a member of American Legion Post 902, Hosuton; VFW Post 553 of Strabane; SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane; KSKJ St. Jerome Lodge 153, Strabane; Sons of Italy Lodge, Canonsburg; Muse Independent Club; and Houston Independent Club. On October 21, 1951, he married Antonette "Toni" Maffio, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kathie Davis of Houston; two sons, Edward A. Strnisa of Hickory and David A. Strnisa of Garfield Heights, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jennifer and Aaron Davis, Austin, Travis and Evan Strnisa and Craig Nicholson; two brothers, Stanley Soberl of Strabane and Frank Strnisa of Canonsburg; a sister, Mary Uhernik of Ambridge; and several nieces and nephews. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, March 31, 1998Edward S. Strnisa
Retired tool and dye maker worked for General Motors
Born August 4, 1928, in Strabane, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Soberl Strnisa.