Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Ardelean); loving father of Ed (Candi), and Lisa, M.D. (Jim, M.D.) Ladd of Asheville NC.; dearest grandfather of Nathan (Maddie Polk) Vendel, Elliot Vendel (Maddie Hartrich), Kristin (Luke) Chesley, Jim (Stephanie) Ladd Jr., Nicholas (Havely Carsky) Ladd, Charlie Ladd and Andrew Ladd and great-grandfather of Lucy and Naomi Ladd and future baby boy Chesley; dear brother of the late Emil Vendel, Ella (Michael) Glagola, Steven Vendel; adored uncle of many.
Ed was a US Army Korean war combat veteran. He loved and cared for his family and friends well over the years. Committed to his church, he lived a life of faith. Being thoughtful by nature, he was always thinking of other's needs and had a desire to do the right thing. Ed was a great role model for the younger generations. He was strong, had a great sense of humor and was loved by many
A visitation for Edward will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Saracusta service at 7PM at Craciun Funeral Home, 14925 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00AM at St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111. Interment services will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Family suggests contributions to St. Mary's Family suggests contributions to St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral.
