Edward Elias (Eli) Zibrida, 71, of School Street, Richeyville, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 1998, at home. Mr. Zibrida was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church of Richeyville. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Mr. Zibrida was a retired mechanic from Banning Mine of Republic Steel Corp. and was a member of the UMWA. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Bridget Kuchno Zibrida; two daughters, Donna Belski of Rices Landing and Cynthia Zibrida of Washington; a grandson, Ryan Belski; a brother, Richard J. Zibrida Sr. of Fredericktown; and several nieces and nephews. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, October 17, 1998Edward Elias Zibrida
Retired mechanic for Republic Steel Corp.
He was born September 17, 1927, in Brownsville, a son of Joseph J. and Sophia Janisky Zibrida.