Edward Joseph Hum, 99, of New Brighton, PA, passed away on April 19, 2024, surrounded by family in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in New Brighton, PA, and served his country in the Army during World War II.

Edward was intelligent, open minded, and funny. He served his country, community, church, and his family. When he spoke you listened, learned, and could see the world through a different lens. His opinions on religion, politics, and civil rights may have ruffled some feathers from time to time, but mostly because you knew he was right. His legacy of generosity, humbleness, and loyalty will live on through his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed here on Earth, but his family understands that Heaven needed a good baritone.

An accountant at J&L Steel, Edward also enjoyed writing letters to the editor of the local newspaper and watching Rachel Maddow every night at 9. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the former New Brighton United Methodist Church. Edward’s hobbies included reading, walking, spending time at the American Legion Post 19 calling the bingo numbers and counting the till with Livio long after his eye sight started to fail, and singing in the church choir as well as the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and his quartet, the Lame Ducks.

Edward is survived by his sons, Edward Hum and Norman Hum (Mara), grandchildren Erin Soltis (Spencer), Norman Hum (Nicole), Emily Robinson (Zak), Jacob Hartman, Cori Hartman, and great-grandchildren Peyton, Jaxson, Avery, Archer, and Cynthia.

He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Ellen, parents, Archie and Pearl Hum, and siblings Elmer Hum and Margaret Ripper (Paul).

Friends will be welcomed Friday, from 4-7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave New Brighton, and Saturday from 10am until the time of service at 11am, in the New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 6th Ave, New Brighton, with Pastor Gary Hilton officiating.

Members of the VVA #862 will provide military honors following the service.

Private interment will be held at Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ed’s name to the New Brighton Legion, Post #19.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.