Edward Arnold Best

| August 8, 2018

Edward Arnold Best, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA.

On September 14, 1945, Edward was born to the late Adelbert Edward and Bernice Rita (Gilbert) Best in Rimersburg, PA. He graduated from Union Joint High School in Rimersburg, PA.

He served the United States Army as an engineer. After college graduation he began working as a chef in the city of Pittsburgh.

Edward would volunteer helping at food kitchens in East Brady, PA, and Rimersburg Community Center. He was always friendly and ready to help anyone he could. He was always up beat and high spirited in everything that he did.

Edward’s helpfulness and caring personality made him a good person to be around. He was also a fun uncle who had a green thumb. He was a great cook who had an even better work ethic. He had a sense of awareness that never let him get lost.

Edward loved nature and enjoyed being out in it. He loved his dog Ginger. He would go for long walks and plan them ahead of time. He kept a fast pace throughout his life.

Edward is survived by four nephews; Robert Michael “Mike” Edinger, Lloyd Joseph “Joe” Edinger, Matthew John Best, and Johnny Best; and two nieces; Robin Ellis, and Connie Breakey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings; Rita Delberta Summerville, Leland Best, and John Wayne Best; and two nephews; Timothy Leland Best and David Ray Summerville.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main St, Brookville, PA 15825.

Online condolences and other information may be found at www.mckinneydargy.com


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