Edward “Fast Eddie” F. Zarnick, 69, of 1st Lane in Hutchins, PA passed away Thursday (July 13) at UPMC-Hamot.  Born July 1, 1954 in Kane, he was the son of the late Edward and Sylvia (Spetic) Zarnick.

He is survived by two sisters, Kathy (Jim) Ahlberg of Wilcox and Victoria Zarnick of Warren; three nieces, Kara (Kris) Parrish, Kristin (Matt) Dunmire, and Dana (Jonathan Johnson) Ahlberg; a nephew, Lee Zarnick; and his beloved Newfoundland dogs, Cookie and Elmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Germaine Zarnick.

Ed graduated from Kane High School and then from the National Hardwood School in Memphis, TN.  He worked as a lumber grader for Kane Hardwood for many years and then continued grading lumber independently afterward.

He was a musician who played many string instruments, including with his nationally-touring band, the West Kane Ramblers. He was a cartoonist; an avid reader; and a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians and Buffalo Bills.  

He was a bicyclist who logged hundreds of thousands of miles, with a goal of riding his bike in every U.S. state.  He was known for riding his bicycle all over the area and for driving or walking his Newfoundland dogs around town.

Those who knew Ed couldn’t help but smile at his self-deprecating sense of humor. The world was a brighter place for having Ed in it. He will be missed tremendously by his family, his friends, his dogs, and his community.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA or Penn Highlands DuBois Hahne Cancer Center.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.