Obituary of Edward C. Myer

Edward C. Myer of Hydetown died peacefully on Feb 27, 2020, with his loving wife Gail and their children at his side. He is survived by their five children, Judy (Michael) Haas, Robert (Jo Ellen) Myer, William Myer, Joan Myer, James (Lisa) Myer, twelve grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also, a brother Philip (Patricia) Myer and two sisters, Bettye Myer and Joetta (Jay) Hoffman, a sister-in-law Laura Myer, a daughter-in-law Kim Myer, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon and Durwood. Ed was very close to his family and especially enjoyed summer camping trips with his wife, their children and grandchildren. Ed was born on October 11, 1935 in Hydetown, PA, a son of the late Charles and Edna Campbell Myer. Ed was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1953. He attended Penn State University and Slippery Rock University earning a master’s degree in Parks and Recreation Education. He became Titusville Recreation Director in 1957 for the City of Titusville and the Titusville Area School District. He served in that capacity for 42 years. He was very dedicated to his profession and community. He very much believed in contributing to his community. He enjoyed meeting people, and creating programs and events for all ages. He built a recreation program that was designated a model by the state PRPS for other communities to emulate. Ed was named Citizen of the Year in 1991. He was honored by the naming of the Ed Myer Recreation Complex in Titusville. He received recognition in the field of recreation, including the gift of a lifetime membership in the Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Society. Private interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. His family is planning a celebration of his life to be held at Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, March 14th. Friends and acquaintances are invited to join them in sharing their remembrances and stories about Ed. Memorials may be given to the Titusville High School Alumni Assn. Ed Myer Scholarship Fund, Alzheimer’s Assn. at alz.org, or Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society at www.prps.org.