Edward L. “Ed” Bell, 88, of Wintersville died Friday, March 13, 2015 at Trinity West, Steubenville. He was born in Piney Fork, Ohio on July 28, 1926 the son of the late Louis R. and Lelah Sickle Bell. Preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Kistner Bell; two sons, James Bell and Victor Cingolani and a brother George Bell.
Ed graduated from the class of 1944 from Smithfield High School and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force during WWII on December 26, 1944 and served as Flight Traffic Clerk with the 1504th AAF. He received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal overseas service bar and was discharged on October 1, 1946. Ed went on to graduate from The Ohio State University and Penn State University where he received his master’s degree in education. He was a retired educator from Franklin County School District where he taught science and math in Bexley, OH.
Ed loved to travel in his ford pickup and 5th wheel travel trailer where he had the opportunity to teach outdoor education.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lena Corona Cingolani Bell; his children, Edward (Charlotte) Bell of Ashtabula, OH, Samuel (Laura) Bell of Hawthorne, FL, Kathryn (Gene) Branham of Philo, OH, and Sandra S. (Ken) Reed of Richmond; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and a great-great grandson; and sister, Opal Curl of Canton, OH.
Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Gene Branham officiating. Burial at Patterson Cemetery, Deersville, OH. Full military honors will be held at the funeral home by Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. Memorial contributions may be directed to Friends of Smithfield, OH.
09/03/2024
Gene and Kathy Branham
09/03/2024
Gene and Kathy Branham
Daddy you'll always be in our hearts. Your advice and teachings are always with us to guide and direct. You taught me well and helped mold my husband into the man he is today. You have had an influence on so many lives...always the teacher.
09/03/2024
Tim and Jayne Horner
So sorry for your loss.We always enjoyed coversation with Ed.He will be deeply missed.
09/03/2024
Sara & Dan Campbell
09/03/2024
Sara & Dan Campbell
Your love, your laugh, your light. We will miss you always.
09/03/2024
Eugene and Rebecca Corona
We're sorry for your lost and we will miss him and all the great conversations we use to have!!. 26 years is a long time to build many good memories that will bring you comfort at this sad time and maybe even some laughs along with the tears. His journey on earth is over but his journey continues with our LORD and someday you and his children will continue that journey with him in heaven. We are so sorry we cant make it to the funeral but our thoughts and prayers will be with you and his family.Love Gene and Rebecca
09/03/2024
Louella Alexander
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