Edward C. Jones, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 24th, suddenly, at his residence.

Born in Orwigsburg, PA on September 1, 1931, a son of the late Caroline (Kauffman) and Edward W. Jones.

Edward was the long time companion of Patricia Cuff, with whom he resided.

He was a 1949 Graduate of Orwigsburg High School, earned his Bachelor's Degree from Albright College, Reading & his Masters Degree from University of Minnesota and attended the U.S. Naval Academy.

He retired as a supervisor for the PA State Dept. of Environmental Resources Pottsville. Edward is   survived by two daughters, Susan M., wife of Joseph Gwyther, of New Ringgold, Linda A. Fritz & her companion Charles Wychunas, Jr. of Pottsville,

A son, Gary W. Jones, husband of Karen, of Cressona,

Grandchildren Christina, wife of Philip Alexander, Dillsburg, , Jason E. Jones & his Fiancé Heather James, Red Lion, , Yvonne E. Gwyther, & her Fiancé Shane Coombe, Myerstown,  & Marcy L. wife of Scott Krill, New Tripoli, . Great Grandchildren are Henry P., Sarah & Mary Alexander, Jayden S. & Sierra G. Krill. He was preceded in death by son Robert E. Jones & Grandson Morgan R. Wink. A Religious Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA with Rev. Sunny L. Stock officiating. Friends are invited to gather at the funeral home from 10:00 am until time of service. Interment will follow in Salem Evangelical Cemetery Orwigsburg, PA.