Ed Shewak
Ed Shewak, age 77, of New Brighton, PA, passed away at Passavant Hospital in McCandless, PA, on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Surviving him are his wife of 55 years, Cathy (Marzio), daughters, Jennifer (Bryan) of Paeonian Springs, VA, Allison (Josh) of Beaver, PA, Courtney, Gainesville, VA, and Ashley, Beaver Falls, PA. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cameron, Colin, Vivian, Violet, Ella, Gianna, and Kaymin.
Ed was born in Rochester, PA to the late Edward Sr. and Ann (Sergi) Shewak. Ed was a man who knew his values and lived by them every day. He was a fair and honest man in business and in life. He was a faithful Catholic and could be expected every Sunday 7:30 mass at Saints Peter and Paul (Our Lady of the Valley Parish).
Ed’s parents started Shewak Distributor in 1950 from their garage in North Rochester. Ed’s parents expanded the business to the current location and built a nice home to raise him. Ed graduated from Rochester High School in 1966 and then started college at Edinboro State College with his high school sweetheart, Cathy. In his time there, he was always involved in student affairs and helped create changes in student government. He received a degree in Psychology and used this knowledge in his everyday interactions with customers and business acquaintances.
Upon graduating from college, Ed joined the Air National Guard. He worked at the 171st Cmbt. Spt. Group in Coraopolis. Ed continued to expand Shewak Distributor to where it is today. Ed had a great work ethic. He could be seen every day on Virginia Avenue driving the forklift back and forth waving to the people going up and down the road. Working with Ed meant a sales call would turn from 5 minutes to 30. He could give a history lesson about the beer industry but would also give the best advice about business and life. He was a wealth of knowledge and cared very much about the people he dealt with. He was a mentor to many people in this business.
Ed loved going to Charleston with Cathy every month to his second home. He enjoyed the many restaurants, friends, and beaches. He loved sitting in his beach chair taking in the sun. There he could rest and relax, knowing that his daughter, Allison, was taking good care of the business. Ed was very proud of Allison and loved working with her every day.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses and doctors at Passavant Hospital for their kindness and exceptional care. Words cannot express our thanks for the wonderful people involved in hospice care who watched and prayed over Ed.
A memorial gathering will be at Huntsman Funeral Home in Rochester, PA on Sunday, March 15th from 2-6PM. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ed’s life at 10AM for a memorial mass at Saints Peter and Paul in Beaver on Monday, March 16th 2026. It will be followed with a luncheon at The Standard in Bridgewater.
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A wonderful friend and person. Ed Cathy and I met several years ago in Charleston SC and we remained good friends. On each visit, we made time to meet for dinner and talk about everything. He really loved Cathy and his family and his friends both personal and business. I will miss our conversations about life, family, business and football. You have entered the realm of heaven and one day, we will resume our connection.