MIHALYI EDWARD DANIEL Edward Daniel Mihalyi, 86, of Beaver, PA passed away February 7, 2017, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Coraopolis, PA, he was the son of Moses and Caroline Heranusz Mihalyi. As a first generation American, Edward was always proud of his Hungarian heritage. While serving his country as a U.S. Marine, Edward won many Rifle Marksmanship awards, which he continued to do in civilian life. He earned a degree in Chemistry from Geneva College, and was employed by US Steel for many years until his retirement. Edward loved gardening, and was known for sharing his tomato and hot pepper crop, sending them to family and friends around the country. Surviving Edward are his very dear companion, Lorraine Grandelis; his brother, William (Margaret) Mihalyi of Burlington, WI; sisters, Margit (late Julius) Kupas of Lower Burrell, PA, Eleanor (Walter) Gallati of Indiana, PA, and Alice Mihalyi of Coraopolis, PA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Helen Terek Calaghan. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2000 by his wife, Sarah Terek Mihalyi, whom he married in 1958. Funeral arrangements are under the auspices of NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. The family will conduct a celebration of Edward's life in the spring with a private interment to take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, New Brighton, PA. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066, or to a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb