EDWIN R. “ED” BROADBENT, 85

EAST LIVERPOOL – On Sunday morning, June 25, 2017, Edwin R. “Ed” Broadbent passed away at his home on Jennings Avenue in East Liverpool, with his wife of nearly 63 years at his side. Ed, who was 85, had been in poor health for several years, and was also surrounded by his three beloved daughters at the time of his death.

He was a son of the late Roy and Ellen (Owens) Broadbent, born in East Liverpool on January 5, 1932. Following his graduation from East Liverpool High School in 1950, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in North Africa for 18 months during the Korean War.

On July 10, 1954, he married the former Dorothy Hist, and together they raised their family in this area. They cherished the time spent with their girls and their grandchildren, and also loved following The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Along with Dorothy, he was a loyal member of the East Liverpool High School Alumni Association and its Olde Guard.

For many years, Ed had been an armature winder at the former Crucible Steel, retiring when the mill closed in 1982. He then worked as a custodian at East Liverpool City Schools, had driven the CARTS bus for area seniors, and also worked at various Ohio State Liquor Stores.

Ed loved being busy, and had been an active member of Riddle Lodge #315, serving as Master in 1964. He belonged to the Royal Arch Masons #100, Keramos Council #95, where he was Past Illustrious Master, and Pilgrim Commandery #55 Knights Templar. Ed was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville; Northern Panhandle Shrine Club; Osiris Temple; Legion of Honor; East Liverpool Shrine Club (where he was Past President); and Elks Lodge #1040.

A proud American, he held life memberships in the Tri-State Korean War Veterans Chapter #126; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #66; and the American Legion Post #374.

Ed and Dorothy were longtime members of St. Stephens Episcopal Church, where he served on the Vestry at one time.

In addition to Dorothy, who survives him at home, Ed leaves behind three daughters: Dottie Orlo and her husband, Joe, of East Liverpool; Mary Ellen Carnahan and her husband, Tom, of Greensburg, PA; and Kathryn Hutchman and her husband, Dave, also of East Liverpool.

There are six beloved grandchildren: Stephanie Orlo, Emily Orlo, Thomas Carnahan, Elizabeth Carnahan, Andrew Hutchman and Megan Hutchman, as well as his niece, Marcie Porter, and nephew, Carl Miller, both of Salem.

A sister, Ellen Frances Miller, died in 2010.

Friends may visit at the Dawson Funeral Home on Friday, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m.

Rev’d Steven McKeown will officiate at a funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will provide full military honors. Following the burial, friends and family will gather at the church for a continued time of fellowship and luncheon.

Contributions in Ed’s memory may be sent to Riddle Lodge #315, Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway, East Liverpool, OH 43920; St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 220 West Fourth Street, East Liverpool, OH 43920; or to Community Hospice, 2341 East State Street, Suite B, Salem, OH 44460.

The family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers and Community Hospice for their compassionate care during this time.