Edward F. Furman

Edward F. Furman, 85, of Noxen, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 28, 1939, a son of the late John Sr. and Margaret Washick Furman.

Edward was retired from the Teamsters.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He took great pride in the appearance of his home, always making sure the grass was cut. Edward could often be found sitting on his back porch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Sepnefski, and a son-in-law, Dwayne Kalinay. 

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Shirley Smurl Furman; five children, Edward Furman Jr (Kim), Luzerne, Charlene Coombs (Brian), Lehman, Cindy Manzoni (Danny), Chase, Doreen Kalinay, Harveys Lake, and Keith Furman (Charlene), Albrightsville; twelve grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a brother, John Furman (Regina), Kingston; numerous cousins including, Richie Dydynski, with whom he was very close with.

Following Edward's wishes, there will be no formal services.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Furman family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Edward F. Furman, please visit our floral store.