Lawrence "Ed" E. Fine, Sr., 81, of Monongahela, (Forward Township), died peacefully at home on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1942 in Pangburn Hollow, the son of the late Gordon M. and Clara T. Anthony Fine.

Ed graduated from Monongahela High School, class of 1960. He has resided in Monongahela (Forward Township) for the past thirty or so years. Ed worked for thirty four years at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works. He held several jobs there, but mostly worked in the pipe fitting shop. When Ed was not working, he found time to go camping and fishing at Lake Shawnee. In his younger days, he enjoyed riding his MotoGuzi motorcycles.

Ed is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Hartman Fine; sons, Larry "JR" (Kim) Fine formerly of Addison, Dwaine (Stacey) Fine and his grandsons, Shane, Devin and Owen Fine all of Charleroi; brothers, Louis C. (Linda) Fine of Forward Township, Roger L. (Rose Marie) Fine of Donora; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful K-9 companions, Rolo and Gus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon B. Fine; and his sister and brother-in-law, Joan C. "Sis" (Jim) Holbert.

Friends will be received on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery, Bunola.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.