Edward M. Vegoda 1940-2023

Ed was born in Brownsville, Pa., to Michael and Mary Vegoda, on Dec. 22, 1940. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Janet Catterall, on July 6, 1965.

He was a general supervisor for the material department at General Motors for over 30 years. Ed was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and loved going to Bradenton, Fla. each year to watch the Pirates spring training.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary; brother, Ron; and brother-in-law, Charles Catterall.

Ed is survived by his spouse, Janet Vegoda; daughter, Lori Lawless; sons, Kevin and Kirk Vegoda; and grandchildren, Trevor (Carly) Lawless and Tara Lawless.

Memorial visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, OH 44514.

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