Edward A. Prescott, age 70, of Harborcreek, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012, at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on December 1, 1941, son of the late Stanley and Clara Prescott.

Ed was employed at Zurn Mfg. for over 30 years. He then owned Fairfield Beer Distributors until 2006. Ed was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam Era. Ed enjoyed traveling with his family and collecting butterflies. He also enjoyed working outside and especially time with his granddaughters.

Ed is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda A. Prescott; one daughter, Pamela Holzer (Curt) of Waterford; two sons, Jeffrey Prescott (Karen) of Harborcreek and Brian Prescott (Jennifer) of Worthington, Ohio; three granddaughters, Shannon Holzer, and twins, Ashley and Mandy Prescott; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Prescott.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 10 a.m. conducted by Reverend Raymond Hahn. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.

To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.