Odward J. Girard
Odward J. Girard, 89, of Masontown, Pa., died Thursday, January 2, 2003 in Uniontown Hospital.
He was born on April 20, 1913 in Uniontown, Pa., son of Orlando and Tina (Marucchi) Girard.
Mr. Girard was a member and Past Elder of Masontown Presbyterian Church.
He had attended Carnegie Mellon University in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pa.
A well-known businessman in Masontown, he was the owner and operator of Girard’s Clothing Store until he retired in 1975.
Mr. Girard was also past president of Second National Bank of Masontown, now known as Parkvale Bank.
He was a member of Masontown Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club, Life Member of Masonic Valley Lodge No. 459 of Masontown, member of the Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, and a 32nd Degree member of the Valley of Pittsburgh.
His warm sense of humor and wit, generous nature, and the desire to help others succeed in their endeavors reflected his spirit and the special man that he was! He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
His parents, and dear wife, Margaret “Margie” F. Girard, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his son, Dr. Edward Core Girard and wife, Billie Ann, and two grandchildren: Stephen Edward Girard and Sarah Elizabeth Haag and her husband, G. Sean Haag, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother, Mario Girard and wife, Clara, of Masontown, Pa.; two sisters: Evelyn Mahoney of Connellsville, Pa., and Anita Andrews of Ocala, Florida; five nephews and a niece.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa., today from Noon until 4 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 6, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Giesey officiating.
Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Masonic Service today at 3:30 p.m. by Valley Lodge No. 459.
Visitation was also held Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.