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Edward J. Jacobs 1935-2021

CANFIELD — Edward James Jacobs, 85, died early Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Edward was born Nov. 29, 1935, in Franklin, Pa., a son of the late Philip and Cleo Hayes Jacobs, and came to this area as a child. He attended Boardman High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Edward was a landscaper and owned and operated the Ed Jacobs Landscaping Company for more than 25 years. He then worked for CBS Topsoil until he retired in 2010. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3298 and enjoyed trips to the casino.

He leaves his wife, the former Patricia A. Karns, whom he married Jan. 29, 1958; a son, Mark (Tricia) Jacobs of Boardman; two grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Kelliann; and a great-granddaughter, Blake Elizabeth. He also leaves sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Patricia M. Jacobs of Georgia, June Marie (Francis) Nolasco Sr. of Boardman, James (Janet) Thompson of Arizona and Ralph Karns of Turtle Creek.

Besides his parents, Edward was preceded in death by a brother, Carl E. Jacobs.

Friends may call 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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