AUSTINTOWN – Edward Emil Bielik Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center, after a long and fulfilling life.

Edward was born April 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Emil and Anna Yanchar Bielik and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1950 graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Ed worked for U.S. Steel as a boilermaker for many years and retired in 1977. After retiring, Ed enjoyed volunteering at the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry.

Edward was a member of the former Holy Name of Jesus Church and was currently a member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 48 years, Nancy Remedio Flinn Bielik, whom he married August 30, 1973. His two daughters, Annette Bielik (Kathryn Sharp) of Elkland, Missouri and Denise Smith of Ravenna; two step daughters, Jannette (Rick) Koewacich of Youngstown, and Linda Wiery of Poland; two step sons, Michael (Pam) Flinn of Minerva, and John Flinn of Austintown; a son-in-law, Jerry Seidita of Pennsylvania; 13 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Ed will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A son, Edward E. Bielik Jr., a daughter Paulette Seidita, three brothers John, Emil and Frank Bielik and his former wife, Mary Jane Chance Bielik preceded Ed in death.

Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave, Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.