Edward Carl Almendinger, 83, of Brockway Lane, Sheffield, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.

Mr. Almendinger was born November 14, 1928, in Warren, Pa., the son of the late Frank and Marion Stanton Almendinger. Edward was a member of the Eagles Club.  He enjoyed camping, mowing lawns and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Stranburg Almendinger, whom he married on July 24, 1976; three daughters, Shirley Ecker, Ashville, NY., Patricia Fellows, Sheffield, Pa.,  Debbie Myer and husband, James, also of Sheffield, Pa.; one son, John Almendinger and wife, Eugenia, Starbrick, Pa.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Glenn, Dick and Bob Almendinger.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Sheffield VFW, 1 Austin Hill Road, Sheffield, on Sunday, August 5, at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department, 318 South Main Street, Sheffield, PA 16347.