Charlene R. Edwards

September 23, 1942 - October 18, 2018

Charlene R. “Cookie” Edwards, 76, of Raccoon Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family in the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. She was born September 23, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Rudy and Florence Poling Popeck. She was a retired employee of the Hopewell School District. She was a member of the Raccoon TOPS, loved baking, playing cards and attending movies. Cookie will be remembered as a kind and caring person. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John W. Edwards; her loving son and daughter-in-law, Kevin W. and Jennifer Edwards; a loving daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Fred Cain; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Ryan, Brandon and Aiden; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Darlene and Wylie McBride, and Marilyn McClure; several nieces, nephews, and special friends, Sharon and Ellen. She was preceded in death by a son, John B. Edwards II and a brother-in-law, Ron McClure. There will be no visitation. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester.