Edward Piela, 83, of Zelienople died Tuesday at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.

Born July 27, 1927, in Krakow, Poland, he was the son of the late John and Mary Wojick Piela.

Mr. Piela had been a self-employed general contractor and licensed plumber. He also owned and operated Ed Piela Used Cars with his sons in Zelienople.

Mr. Piela served in the Merchant Marines.

He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and spending time with his family at his camps in Tionesta and Pymatuning and his winter home in Fort Myers, Fla.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Piela; a daughter, Sharon McKee (Scott) of Lancaster Township; two sons, Edward J. Piela of Harmony and Kenneth Piela (Leslie) of Zelienople; and a sister, Sandra Taylor of Wyandotte, Mich.

A son, David Piela, preceded him in death.

<B>PIELA </B>— Services and interment for Edward Piela, who died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, are private.Memorial donations may be made to Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.The <B>Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home & Cremation Services</B>, Zelienople, is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and directions are available at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com.