Edward G. Brutto

Edward G. Brutto, age 77, of Sebring passed away Sunday July 12 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

He was born September 28, 1942 in Canton, to Elmer and Ardena (Heinbauch) Brutto.

A 1960 graduate of Sebring High School he went on to attend Kent State University.

Edward was a veteran of the US Army Reserves who went to compete on the first Army Pistol Team in which they placed 8th in the world.

He worked in telecommunications, working for several companies across Ohio such as Ohio Bell Ameritech, SBC, and AT&T before his retirement.

Edward was a 52 year member of Alliance First Baptist Church.

He was involved in many organizations including A.B.C of Ohio, President of Telephone Pioneers of America of Youngstown, as well as being a lifetime member of the NRA.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as being a chef who enjoyed delighting others with his talent for cooking and catering. He served as a pastor for ten years at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Bloomingdale.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Danielle (Ray Dyer) Brutto; son Timothy E. (Deana) Brutto; granddaughters, Rachel and Monica Brutto.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda K. Brutto whom he married September 3, 1966 and who passed away June 12, 2010

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in Edward’s name to Alliance First Baptist Church 1659 W. State St Alliance, Ohio 44601 or Heart Reach Ministries of Youngstown 211 Redondo Rd, Youngstown, OH 44504.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.