Jan 9, 2021
Edward “Ed” Waldman, 92, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at The Lindley Inn in The Plains, OH.
Ed was born July 8, 1928, in Bradley, OH, to the late Joseph and Mary Svarc Waldman Pozar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Toots, in 2019; two brothers, James and Joseph Waldman; his stepfather, Joseph Pozar; and three stepbrothers, Joseph, James, and Frank Pozar.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Cindy Jo Straus and Sherry Waldman, and his son, Edward, Jr. “Eddie” (Barbie Barlage), as well as his three devoted grandsons, Joshua (Jessica) Straus, Noah Straus, and Harm Rogman, who have all inherited their Pap’s do- it-yourself, hard-working ethic. He was also the beloved “Grandpa” to great-grandchildren, Kati Jo, Kalli Rae, Cole Thomas, and Declan Zane Straus. A stepsister, Albiney H. Paolucci of Hinckley, OH, also survives along with several nieces and nephews including nephew,