Edward James Lininger, age 57, of Uniontown and formerly of Hopwood passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born July 5, 1963 in Uniontown, PA the son of Betty Thomas Lininger of Uniontown and the late Edgar Lininger.
In addition to his mother left to cherish Eddie’s memory are his daughters, Robin Lininger and fiancee` Doug Lilley of Hopwood and Monica Lininger of Uniontown; six grandchildren, Cameron Lilley, Cayden Lilley, Chayce Lilley, Coltyn Lilley, Evan James DiNunno and Dylan DiNunno; sister, Lori Hawk and husband Scott of Purcellville, VA; nephew Josh Hawk and wife Ali of Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD; niece, Grace Hawk of Purcellville, VA; long time companion, Carolyn “Cookie” Fisher of Uniontown and former wife, Rhonda May of Hopwood
Eddie graduated from Laurel Highlands High School Class of 1982. After graduating Eddie studied to become a paramedic. He worked for Fayette Ambulance Service and the Hopwood Ambulance Service. He was also a former member of Hopwood Volunteer Fire Dept. and North Union Volunteer Fire Dept. Eddie grew up at his dad’s service station, learned the trade and became a partner in the Ed Lininger & Son Gulf Service Station. He later owned Eddie’s Speed and Performance Shop. Eddie was a car enthusiast and an avid Die-cast/Hot Wheel collector.
Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA where visitation will be on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from noon until 2 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Eddie’s life at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Diane Olson officiating. Interment will be private.
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