Edward J.

Weiss

Edward J. Weiss, age 84, of Defiance, OH passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Gardens of Paulding.

Edward was born on October 23, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to the late Edward and Margaret (Stevenson) Weiss. On October 10, 1964, Edward married Mary Taber.

Edward served his country in the United States Navy. He was the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Apopka, FL for 20 years. Edward was one of the original Daytona Beach, FL beach lifeguards during his high school years. He was also a marathon runner. After retirement, Edward and Mary moved to North Carolina where he was a member of the Asheville Masters Swimming Club and the North Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitators Association.

Edward will be lovingly missed by his wife, Mary, sons: William Stewart, Defiance, OH and Robert (Cindy) Stewart, Mentor, OH; daughters: Rebecca Flynn, Defiance, OH; Sharon (John) MacElrath, Candler, NC; Sandra Smedley, Orlando, FL and Elizabeth Miller, Fletcher, NC; 14 grandchildren.

Edward is also preceded in death by sons: Jonathan S. and Edward J. Weiss and sister Margaret "Peggy" Powell.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.