Christopher Edmondson Bellwood, Pennsylvania Obituary

Christopher Edmondson

Christopher D. Edmondson, 63, Bellwood died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona son of the late Dale and Arlene (Dougherty) Edmondson. He married Linda J. Snyder on June 5, 1993 at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Surviving are his wife; three sons: John Paul Edmondson of Tyrone, Kevin L. (Vicky) Forsht of Woodland and Anthony C. (Elizabeth) Edmondson of Bellefonte; a daughter, Nikole L. (Joel) Focht of Bellwood; four grandchildren, Alexis Forsht, Brayden Wagner and Kylie and Evelyn Edmondson; a great granddaughter, Rilynn Gallaher; two step grandchildren, Skylar and Brooke DeHaven; and his twin sister, Elizabeth Penland of Punxsutawney. He was preceded in death by a brother, David. Chris was a 1970 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and a graduate of Williamsport Community College. He retired as an electrician with I.B.E.W Local Union #5 Pittsburgh. Chris enjoyed walleye and crappie fishing and was an avid Penn State football fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Friends will be received from 6 - 8pm on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will also be held at 8pm Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Timothy Flanagan officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. The family suggests that contributions in Chris’ memory be made to Blair County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 648 Altoona, PA 16603.
June 28, 1951 - December 14, 201406/28/195112/14/2014
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Christopher D. Edmondson, 63, Bellwood died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona son of the late Dale and Arlene (Dougherty) Edmondson. He married Linda J. Snyder on June 5, 1993 at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Surviving are his wife; three sons: John Paul Edmondson of Tyrone, Kevin L. (Vicky) Forsht of Woodland and Anthony C. (Elizabeth) Edmondson of Bellefonte; a daughter, Nikole L. (Joel) Focht of Bellwood; four grandchildren, Alexis Forsht, Brayden Wagner and Kylie and Evelyn Edmondson; a great granddaughter, Rilynn Gallaher; two step grandchildren, Skylar and Brooke DeHaven; and his twin sister, Elizabeth Penland of Punxsutawney. He was preceded in death by a brother, David. Chris was a 1970 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and a graduate of Williamsport Community College. He retired as an electrician with I.B.E.W Local Union #5 Pittsburgh. Chris enjoyed walleye and crappie fishing and was an avid Penn State football fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Friends will be received from 6 - 8pm on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will also be held at 8pm Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Timothy Flanagan officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. The family suggests that contributions in Chris’ memory be made to Blair County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 648 Altoona, PA 16603.

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Dec
17
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Wednesday, December 17 2014
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc.
618 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
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17
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Wednesday, December 17 2014
08:00 PM
Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc.
618 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
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