Edwin W. Schath

Newark - A funeral liturgy for Edwin W. Schath, 85 of Newark, formerly of Cincinnati, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 66 Granville St., Newark with Reverend Jimmie Hatfield as celebrant. A commital service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at.Joseph Cemetery, 3819 W. 8th St., Cincinnati with military honors.

Edwin died May 10, 2012 at Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center, Newark. He was born August 20, 1926, in Batesville, IN to the late Edwin and Camilla (Stizman) Schath.

Ed was a former member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Cincinnati where he was a choir member for over 20 years. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and retired from Sheet Metal Local #24. Ed was an avid golfer, bowler and enjoyed his granddaughters. He was a caregiver by nature and a loving person.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Camilla and Mike Egan of Newark; granddaughters, Kelly (Brent) Diley, Kristin Egan and Mackenzie Egan; great-granddaughter, Kennedy, brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert (Imolee) Schath, George (Dottie) Schath, Tony (Judy) Schath, Charlie Schath; sisters and brother-in-law, Mitzie (Tom) Bauer and Bea Nobbe.

He is preceded in death by his wives, Phyllis (Ionna) Schath and Beatrice (Collins) Schath; son, Edwin Michael Schath; brothers, Paul and John Schath; sisters, Anne Wettering, Mary Clare Shutter and Irene Gauck.

Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark.

Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.law-bakerfuneralhome.com to extend condolences to the family.