Edgar Earl Lonas, 91, of Cochranville, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware. He was the husband of the late Ruth Helen Massey Lonas who died in 1995. Born in Winchester, VA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Catherine Golightly Lonas.
Edgar was an area resident most of his life. He was employed by Binkley and Ober Block Company of Cochranville.
He is survived by his son, Richard Lonas and wife Christine of Cochranville, grandchildren Derrick, Adrienne, Aaron, Brooke, Rhianna, and great-grandchildren Corbin, Makenna, Landon, Avery, Raylynn, Cooper, Hayley, Zoey and siblings Dorothy "Betty" Lawrence and Norman Lonas. He was preceded in death by four siblings; Olin Lonas, Robert Lonas, Barbara Mellinger and Peg Simms.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com.
Condolences
Buck Lonas
Richard, so sorry to hear of Bucks passing. He truly was a giving. kind man. Sending prayers of comfort... Nancy and Carole
Thoughts and prayers
Richard, Christine and family, so sorry to hear of Buck’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Treasure your memories, he is with you always.
UNCLE BUCK
So Sorry to hear about your Dad Richard. You and your family have our condolences and are in our prayers. Your father was a very kind man and I have so many good memories of him while growing up.
Mr lonad
Norm and Sharon, so sorry for your loss..I always looked forward to seeing him when he came to the office. He always had a story to tell me from down the beach. Very nice man.May he rest in peace.