Edward J. Zakszeski, pit craneman

Edward J. Zakszeski, 95, of Lewes, Del., and formerly of Bethlehem, died March 23, 2016. He was a son of the late Charles and Mary Zakszeski. He was the husband of the late Rose Marie (Kessler) Zakszeski for 51 years.

Drafted in to the U.S. Army in 1944, he was stationed in the European Theatre during World War II. He was a recipient of three major battle stars, sharpshooter honors and was awarded the Purple Heart after being shot in the line of duty in Germany.

He was a pit craneman for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation until he retired in 1974 after 33 years of employment.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

He is survived by two sons, Edward and his wife Barbara of Port Orange, Fla. and Robert and his wife Connie of Lewes, Del.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and Helen Karp, his companion of 12 years.

Contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice Foundation/Wishlist, 220 Continental Dr., Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.