POTTS EDWARD S. Age 93, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Born February 8, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Emily (Forker) and Isaac Potts. He served in the US Navy as a submarine operator specializing in radar during WWII. He worked as a printer. After he retired from this profession, he volunteered at the veterans facility at Highland Park and was an activities assistant. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Glenshaw. He is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Potts and Susan (Ron) Dorski; and his sons, Edward J. Potts and Robert J. (Heather) Potts; son-in-law, Dennis Springer; as well as sisters, Jane Heinze, Helen (Norm) Felsenthal and Rachel (George) Hysong; and sister-in-law, Dolores Potts; also many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Schneider) Potts; his daughter, Debra Springer; his brothers, Robert Potts and James Potts; and sisters, Grace Holland, Mary Ellen Rooney and a sister who died in infancy. A special thanks goes to the staff of St. Mary's Courtyard in Sharpsburg and the VA Adult Day Care in Aspinwall where he spent the last five years. Also a special thanks to the staff of the VA Hospice Unit in Aspinwall for their loving care in his last days. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw on Saturday at 10 a.m. Those wishing to contribute to Edward's memory, may do so to St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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