Obituary of Edward E. Kightlinger

Edward E. Kightlinger, 82, of Titusville, passed away Saturday afternoon November 27, 2021 at Oil City Healthcare.

            Ed was born on July 18, 1939 in Titusville, a son of the late Howard and Evelyn Southwick Kightlinger.  He was married to Mary Ellen Neely on February 8, 1957 at Clymer, NY.

            Ed was a veteran having served in the US Army.  He was honorably discharged on September 30, 1964 with the rank of sergeant.

            Ed had been employed for 29 years at the former Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. from where he retired.  He had also been employed at General Electric in Erie, Fenton’s Dairy, and the PA Railroad in Corry and New York.  He also operated his farm where he raised turkeys, ducks and beef cows.

            Ed enjoyed gardening, canning, camping, water skiing, and traveling with his wife.

            Ed is survived by his wife Mary Ellen of Titusville; and a daughter, Debra Peluso and husband Nicholas of Titusville; a brother, Howard Kightlinger of Erie; and his best friend, Sonny Bush of Cypress, CA.

            In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by a step-brother, Welden McCalmont.

            Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA 16354 on Thursday from noon to 2:00 PM at which time the funeral service will be conducted with Rev. Larry Reitz, pastor of the Titusville First United Methodist Church officiating.

            Interment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery.