Edna was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late John and Dorothy (Tapan) Engelhardt. Edna grew up in Weehawken and pursued a career as a hairdresser and teacher of cosmetology. She was employed by Joseph Peterno Beauty School of Dover and the Wilford Academy in Roxbury.
The beloved wife of Robert E. Szymansky, Edna is survived by her four children: Crystal Szymansky and her husband Patrick Conway; Susan Alpers and her wife Cindy Lineburg; Dawn Szymansky and her wife Susan Trusty, and Jodi Walsh and her husband, Joseph. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Jeremy, Doug, Jennifer, Joe and his wife Chloe, Holly and her husband Joshua, and Robert.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to The Easton Home, 1022 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042.
Services are private and are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton. Condolences may be offered online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com