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YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward S. "Eddie" Hamrock, 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Edward was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of Stephen and Margaret Jacko Hamrock. He grew up on Audrey Lane in Struthers and then moved to Hubbard Township, where he had resided since 2003.
He was a 1970 graduate of Struthers High School. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration, majoring in accounting.
Edward worked as an orderly at the former Northside Hospital for 38 years. After their closing, he went to work for Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
He was of the Catholic faith and was a former member of Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers. Following his marriage to the former Ozelma Brice on Sept. 20, 2003, he then attended Covenant Life Fellowship of Hubbard.
Edward was a lifetime proud member of the Mahoning Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed swimming at the Hubbard community pool and the quarries in Hillsville. Ed loved canoeing and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and eating a good meal. Edward was a Cleveland Guardians fan and loved NASCAR, as well as trips to Michigan. He loved attending and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events.
Edward will be deeply missed and always remembered by his sister, Judy Gregory of Struthers; his brother, Ron Hamrock of Boardman; stepchildren, Mary E. (George Couch) Steepleton and Ken (Lacey) Steepleton, both of Hubbard; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Madison Steepleton; his niece and nephew, Tom Gregory of Riverview, Florida, and Mrs. Tracy (John) Premec of Dublin, Ohio; and two great-nieces, Tabitha and Stephanie Granchay. Ed also leaves behind his beloved cats, Blackberry and Cheyenne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ozelma; and his brother-in-law, Tom Gregory.
The Hamrock family has entrusted Edward's care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell.
Calling hours will be 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Covenant Life Fellowship, 5900 West Liberty St., Hubbard, OH 44425. A memorial service will follow at 5:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Eric Diehl.
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