The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio

November 21, 2009

Edwin J. Young

Sunday, November 22, 2009


LARGO, Fla. — Senior Chief Edwin James Young, age 72, of Largo, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009.


Formerly of Rochester, N.Y., he also lived a short time in Ashtabula.


Ed served 33 years with the United States Coast Guard.


Survivors include his wife, Jean Conko-Young; mother, Jessie M. Young; daughters, Chris Dunton and Deanna Rose; grandsons, Gregory Dunton and Gabriel Rose; sister, Cheryl (Frank) Meagher; stepchildren, Eric Conko and Carey Rivers; stepgrandson, Bob Rivers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.


He was preceded in death by his father, Forman E. Young; and daughter, Barbara (Ernest) Happy.


A burial at sea by the United States Coast Guard will be held at future date.


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