Obituary of Edward C. Bauman

Edward Charles Bauman, 90, of Landisville, NJ, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at home.

Born in Landisville, NJ, he was a lifelong resident. Edward graduated from Vineland High School in 1950. He joined the Navy a week before the Korean War began. After completing Class A CT School, he was sent to the Korean War Zone for 26 months. He was proud of his Navy service, earning five medals.

When his service to the Navy was completed, he worked at Dougherty Brothers Company which later became Comar. He spent forty-six years between both companies, starting as a floor sweeper and at his retirement in 2000, Director of Regulatory Affairs and ISO Coordinator. Ed coached Little League and Senior League baseball, as well as flag football. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan since 1946. His biggest Steeler thrill was seeing Super Bowl XIII Steelers/Dallas in Miami.

Ed was a faithful member of Friendship United Methodist Church from 1938 until 2007. Since 1961 he, along with God's help, held almost every position in the church. He joined Newfield Methodist Church in 2007.

Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn (Drogo); two children, Linda (Bill) McBride and David. He had five grandchildren: Brandon Brown, Sophie & Mason Bauman, and Nicholas & Kyle McBride. He is also survived by two nephews: Keith (Nancy) Lorenzini and Brian (Susan) Lorenzini; and two nieces: Lori Baczkowski and Tracey Taylor. He was predeceased by his father, Edward; mother Marion; and step-mother Eleanor.

Services were held privately at Friendship Methodist Cemetery on January 6th, 2022. Arrangements were by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home.