Schrecongost

Edward C. “Ed” Schrecongost, 87, of Chicora, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Edward was born in Karns City on Nov. 23, 1937. He was the son of the late Carl A. and Evalyn A. Stroup Schrecongost.

He was a 1956 graduate of Fairview Township-Karns City High School and had been employed as a shipping and loading supervisor for more than 36 years at Koppers/Indspec in Petrolia.

He was a longtime member of the Karns City United Methodist Church, a life member of the Chicora Fire Department, and a member of the Butler County Law Enforcement Association. Ed enjoyed hunting, camping in Elk County and golfing. Ed most especially looked forward to attending his grandsons’ sporting events. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Gail A. Davis Schrecongost, whom he married at the Karns City United Methodist Church on Oct. 26, 1957. Also surviving are a son, Brian C. Schrecongost and his wife, Carol, of Chicora; and a daughter, Sherry L. O’Donnell and her husband, Stephen, of Butler.

Ed was affectionately “Pa” to his three grandsons, Dallas O’Donnell and his wife, Amy, of Chicora, Dylan O’Donnell of Atlanta, Ga. and Dustin Christie and his wife, Felicia, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a great-grandson, Riley S. O’Donnell, whom Ed adored, and he was looking forward to the birth of a great-granddaughter soon. Also surviving is a sister, Kathy Groux of Houston, Texas; a sister-in-law, Myrna Schrecongost of Fairview; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce A. Schrecongost, who passed away May 20, 1977; a brother, Donald V. Schrecongost, and a brother-in-law, Donald Groux.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff on the seventh floor at Butler Memorial Hospital for their excellent care.

SCHRECONGOST — Family and close friends of Edward C. “Ed” Schrecongost, who died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Beverly Roscoe, pastor of the Karns City United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Jim Lewis, former church pastor, officiating.

Interment will be beside his son at Hemphill Cemetery, Chicora.

Memorial contributions may be made the Chicora Volunteer Fire Department, Drawer F, Chicora, PA 16025, or the Karns City United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 89, Karns City, PA 16041.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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