HOOD

EDWARD "ED" FRANKLIN

Of McCandless, formerly of Freedom.

Beautifully and surrounded by family, Ed went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 30, one day after his 92nd birthday.

Ed was the devoted husband of 69 years of the late Dolores Hogan Hood. He is survived by his four children: Lisa (Ron) Knapp of Gibsonia, Gary (Sharon) Hood of Spring Branch, Texas, David (Christina) Hood of Franklin Park, and Scott (Karen) Hood of Wexford. He was adored by his 14 grandchildren: Tyler Lee Hood, Robert Talarico, Stephen Hood (Josiah), Christina (Garrett) Jockel, Zachary Hood, Katy (Trevor) Weinrich, Natalie Hood (Jared), Kathryn (Cameron) Lawson, Riley Hood, Joseph Knapp (Sierra), Jessica Hood, Makenzie (Dylan) Rogge, Victoria Hood and Matthew Hood. He is also the Great-Pap of seven: Joey, Price and Trey Jockel, Hattie and Wyatt Lawson, Jackson Vescio and Tyler Raelynn Rogge.

Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Howard (Mary Lou) Hood; and his two sisters, Edith (Ed) Cary and Ruth Erdlen. He is also survived by Bill Erdlen; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved like children.

Ed graduated from Avalon High School in 1951. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. He served in the 25th infantry division of the Army, also known as "Tropic Lightning," where he earned four medals. One of his best life memories was participating in the 7th Mission of Honor Flight Pittsburgh with his granddaughter. Ed was an avid card player who loved to travel, read, and put together puzzles. He was a kind and generous man who always enjoyed a party, especially his Friday afternoon "Pappy Hours" and his Saturday night card games. He played golf for many years in the "Fuzz and Friends" league and loved all sports, especially Pittsburgh Steelers and North Allegheny football. He served as President of the McCandless Athletic Association, Past Commander of the American Legion North Boros Post 116 and in various roles at Memorial Park Church, including as a long-time usher.

Ed's family would like to thank Monarch Hospice, the staff at The Remington, and the neighbors of Danburry Farms for their love, support, and care.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Memorial Park Church (8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA 15101), on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Private Interment will be held for Ed and his beloved wife at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Memorial Park Church at the address above or to Honor Flight Pittsburgh (www.honorflightpittsburgh.org).