Edward R. Hreha, 77, of Germano, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Union Hospital in Dover. He was born August 30, 1934 in Mingo Jct., Ohio, a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Olexia Hreha. Edward retired as a mechanic from Lawson's Auto Parts in Steubenville. He was a member of the Jewett Sportsmen's Club and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard; three brothers, Andrew, Joseph and George; an infant brother, Alexander; and six sisters, Mary, Bertha, Dorothy, Alexandria, Liz and Florence. Surviving are his wife, Virginia McCoy Hreha (They married May 28, 1954.); a son, Gary (Charlyn) Hreha of Jewett; a daughter Kathy (Randy) Chaffin of Germano; a grandson, Gary Chaffin; a great granddaughter, Cora Lee Chaffin; and a sister, Jeanne Wright of Strongsville, Ohio. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.