Edmund C. Harper, age 81, of Penn Laird, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Ed was born September 5, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Edmund G. Harper and Elizabeth Harper.

Ed grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He attended Grove City College in Pennsylvania, the University of West Virginia and the University of Pittsburgh. He received a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pittsburgh.

Ed was an Admissions Advisor at the University of Pittsburgh, Director of the Automotive Program at Allegheny Community College, Dean of Automotive Technology at Cuyahoga Community College and Director of Tech Prep at Terra Community College.

Ed and Marcia moved to Penn Laird, Virginia in 2010 following his retirement. He loved the mountains of Virginia and the opportunity it gave him for fly fishing. He was an avid fan of the Steelers and JMU. During his retirement he enjoyed cruising.

Ed is survived by his devoted wife, Marcia Kolonoski Harper. He is also survived by his two stepdaughters, Francesca Sunkin and Susan Sunkin and his, daughter Christine Delisle; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His faithful dogs Maggie and Roxy will miss him.

A celebration of his life will be held at Holy Infant Catholic Church, Elkton, Virginia on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10 a.m.

The family would like to extend their very special thanks to the staffs of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia and UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital for the special care they gave to Ed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, 2170 Old Furnace Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; or Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, 96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482.