Edward T. Wacht 1959-2022
STRUTHERS — Edward T. Wacht, 63, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at his home, with his family at his side.
Ed was born March 9, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of Ted and Helen Burczynski Wacht, and was a lifelong area resident.
He had been a member of Laborers Local 125 and employed by the Conti Corporation. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Mahoning Sportsman Club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips to the gun range.
Ed is survived by his wife, the former Brenda Irwin, whom he married Dec. 17, 1977; his daughters, Amy Cleland, Melanie Paine and Jennifer Wacht; and his sisters, Theresa Bollinger and Mary Uhrain. He also leaves his grandchildren, Olivia (Dillon) Balas, Gina Cleland, Samantha Cleland, Natalie James, Jaylin Wacht, TJ Barnette, Kaylee Paine and Lily Paine; and his great-grandchildren, Dillon Balas Jr., Micah James and Maisie James.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ed’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Traditions Health Hospice, and to cousin Mike Wacht for his weekly visits.
The Wacht family has entrusted Ed’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, where calling hours will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.
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