Edward J. Conrad, 81, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, November 19th, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

Edward was born in Mahanoy City on April 29, 1939, a son of the late Anna (Magach) and Peter Conrad.

He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish Shenandoah.

Ed Graduated from MCHS and Stevens Trade School, Lancaster, with a major in journalism. He was an avid sports fan who began his career with the Record American. His profession led to coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers for the Sunday Bulletin and Inquire. The family relocated to Canada where he covered Canadians Hockey, Skiing, Golf and the 1976 Olympics for the Montreal Gazette and was Editor in Chief of the French-owned Sunday Express. He met many sports celebrities during his career, including Muhammad Ali, Bobby Clark, and Mike Schmidt to name a few. He published a book "Humor in Hockey" that included all the Broad Street Bullies.

After Moving Back to the Coal Regions, Ed worked for the Shenandoah Herald and Hazleton Standard Speaker where he wrote many human interest stories about the "old-timers" and extensively covered the Sheppton Mine Disaster in 1963. After retirement, he enjoyed climbing the mountains around Schuylkill County looking for fossils, spending time with his family, friends and his husky named "Blue". He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie (Jakubowska) Conrad, sons, Edward M., and  Robert of Shenandoah; and two sisters, Patricia Donohoe, of Ocean City NJ; Mary Conrad, of Venice Florida. brother, Joseph, of Brookhaven PA; and by 2 Grandchildren Robert and Bonni Conrad, and 1 Great Grandchild Haili Conrad, nieces and nephews.

Edward is preceded in death by son Barry.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family