Lester J. Edge
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of husband, brother, uncle and friend, Lester J. Edge. He died peacefully on December 10, 2020 surrounded by the love sent from many. Lester was born in on March 2, 1951 to the late Ellaweise and James Edge. He was married to Andrea Russo for 31 years. Lester grew up in Oakwood, Ohio, and graduated from the Bedford School System. He lived in New York for several years as a young man. After moving back to the Cleveland area, he worked for Silverman’s, received an Associate Degree from Cuyahoga Community College. He retired, due to health reason, from Valtronics in 2008 where he was an electronics technician.
Lester will be remembered as a quiet, kind, and generous man who loved and took great pride in his family and friends. As a mentor to many he used humor peppered with wisdom to guide and nurture. He loved to travel. One of his favorite destinations was Minnesota’s Leach Lake with members of the Dunlevy Clan and of course cruising with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and bowling as well as being a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan. The memories he made and shared: stories of growing up with what seemed like hundreds of cousins, golf trips with the “guys” and many adventures with his best friend Geoff. There is so much more, and all will be remembered and cherished. But for now, we will remember the knowledge and compassion of this man that we will forever hold in our hearts.
Lester is survived by his wife, Andrea Russo of Cleveland Heights, and sister Yvonne Edge of Euclid, Ohio. Sisters-In-law: Elnora (Madison), Justin (Rufus), Margie (Richard), Joann Jones and Carmella Fletcher; Brothers-in-law: Bob Fletcher and Thomas Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Lester was preceded in death by his brothers, Madison, Rufus and Richard and sisters, Cora, and Bernice.
Rest well sweet prince, it has been a privilege knowing and loving you. We will announce a celebration of his life at a later time.