Edwin George Wells, 84, of Piney Fork passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Valley Hospice. He was born December 2, 1938, the son of the late Edwin B. and Helen (Stock) Wells.

Ed was married to his devoted and loving wife, Nancy (Pastre) Wells of 61 years.

Ed retired from Ireland Mine and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He also served honorably in the US Army.

Ed was a faithful Catholic who served his parish in many ways including, Altar Server for over 70 years, Lector, Catholic Men's Group, Parish Council, Festival Committee and Grounds Crew. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Pine Valley Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, making maple syrup, picking berries and wild mushrooms.

Ed's faith was the most important part of his life. His Christian witness was recognized by everyone who ever met him.

In addition to his parents, Edwin B. and Helen (Stock) Wells, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Wells and sister LuAnn Wells.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Edwin (Elizabeth) Wells, Janice (Ronald) Clark, and Kevin (Lorrie) Wells, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Immediate Family:

Nancy Grace (Pastre) Wells – wife Piney Fork, OH

Edwin J. Wells – son & Elizabeth A. Wells (wife) Lebanon, OH

Janice L. (Wells) Clark – daughter & Ron Clark (husband)   Barnesville, OH

Kevin A. Wells – son & Lorrie P. Wells (wife) Senatobia, MS

Edwin Wells – grandson & Maria Wells (wife) Springboro, OH

Carina Wells – great-granddaughter

Edwin Wells – great-grandson

Sophia Wells – great-granddaughter

Emma Wells- great-granddaughter

Emily (Wells) Fesko – granddaughter & Christian Fesko (husband)     Springboro, OH

Paula (Wells) Murphree – granddaughter & Michael Murphree (husband)  Senatobia, MS

John Henry Murphree – great-grandson

John Wells – grandson Springboro, OH

Michael Kelley – grandson & Katie Kelley (wife)

Porter Kelley – great-grandson

Nicole (Kelley) Mohrmann – granddaughter & John Mohrmann (husband)

Luke Mohrmann – great-grandson

Stephanie McClatchy – step-granddaughter & Michael McClatchy (husband)

Sofia Clemons – step-great granddaughter

Evangeline Clemons - step-great granddaughter

Destin Pace – step-grandson

Brooklynn Pace - step-great granddaughter

Karis Pace - step-great granddaughter

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Dillonvale, OH. The family will receive friends before Mass at 9:30 at the church.  Military honors provided by Piney Fork American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St Adalbert Catholic Church, Dillonvale, OH.

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