Edward Donald Kopshever, formerly of Pinckneyville

Edward Donald Kopshever, age 74 of McMurray, Pennsylvania and formerly of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Born on July 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Kopshever; beloved husband to Beth Ann Kopshever; loving father to Brad (Michele) Riggio and Kelly Kopshever; loving brother to Mike (Dawn) Kopshever, Tom Kopshever, David (Judy) Kopshever, and sister in-law Mary Kopshever; cherished Pap to Bryan Kopshever and Jace Riggio; and dear brother-in-law to Dana and David Perardi.

He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Kopshever.

Edward proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a CTT2 from December 1965 to October 1969. He was a member of the Du Quoin American Legion, the Du Quoin Elks Club, the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association and the VFW in McMurray.

Edward worked at Consol Energy for 42 years and retired as the general manager of the Purchasing Department in 2012. He enjoyed reading and golfing and was an avid Notre Dame football, Cardinal baseball and Steelers fan.

Edward most importantly enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and will be dearly missed by all.

Family and friends are welcome from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, Pennsylvania, 15317. Call (724) 260-5546.

A blessing service with full military honors will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.