Edward A. Palek

Edward A. Palek, Sr. 91, of Shenandoah passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg, PA. Born in William Penn, PA on January 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Varonko) Palek.

Ed was a 1951 graduate of the West Mahanoy Township High School and went on to serve in the United States Army, 3rd Armored Division in Germany. Following his military service, Ed returned to Shenandoah and worked his entire life as a Master Cutter in the garment industry, being last employed by Villa Fashions, Shenandoah. Ed also held a few part-time and retirement jobs in town as he worked for the Shenandoah Water Department and Boyer’s Food Market.

A true family man and role model, Ed was most notably known for his lifelong passion for baseball and his dedication to the Shenandoah Little League. For 56 years, Ed influenced several generations while serving in many capacities including coach, manager, player agent, vice president, umpire, and groundskeeper; along with managing the concession stand for 30 years. In 2017, surrounded by family and friends, Ed was humbled as that concession stand was dedicated in his honor and named after him.

In addition to his parents, Ed is preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen; his brothers- Frank, Andrew, and Joseph; and his sisters- Helen Palek, Margaret Oravitz, Dorothy Palek, and Theresa Banonis.

Ed is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marianne (Peters) Palek; his children- Michelle Olivier (Dale) of Niles, Michigan, Linda Maberry (Don) of Cressona, PA, and Edward Palek, Jr. (Angela) of South Lyon, Michigan: his step-children- Donald Blaine Young, Jr. (Deann) of Summit Station, PA, Kathy Marinelli (Bill) of Orwigsburg, PA, and Andrea Young of Frackville, PA; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals, Inc, 40 North Jardin Street, Shenandoah, PA. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Ed’s memory to the Shenandoah Little League. Go Phillies!

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