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GIRARD -- Edward Richard Stonebraker, 63, passed away suddenly at his home, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
Edward was born Oct. 29, 1960, in Youngstown, son of the late Amanda Lee Starcher Stonebraker and Richard Eugene Stonebraker Sr.
Ed was a 1978 graduate of Girard High School. He enjoyed gardening, relaxing in nature, listening to music, hunting, fishing, playing logic games, watching football, talking religion and politics, and most importantly, spending time with his beloved family and friends over a good meal.
"Stoney" was a laborer, working as a skilled CNC machine operator for many decades with several factories. He was proud to be a part of the United Steel Workers union and previously a Teamsters member.
Edward leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 36 years, Trina Martinez Stonebraker; his children, Christine of Cleveland and David (Keely Veatch) of Columbus; eldest brother, William (Charlene) Sampson and younger brother, Richard Jr.; sisters-in-law, Dolly Santiago, Ruby (Joe) Diaz, and Flor, Judy and Marysol Martinez; brothers-in-law, Keith Schmidt, and Ruben and Conrado Martinez; uncle, Fields Starcher; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a black lab grandpuppy, Jellybean.
Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Timothy, and several siblings-in-law.
The family will receive relatives and friends 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Niles First Christian Church, followed by a funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in honor of labor rights be made to InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia (501c3) at irtfcleveland.org/donate.
Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expression of sympathy to the Stonebraker family.
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