Edwin L. Newcomb, 81, of Creek Road in Forestville died on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at his residence following a battle with dementia and with his family by his side. He was born in Silver Creek on January 8, 1945, the son of the late Lester and Wilma (Priest) Newcomb.
Ed was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 1962 and retired from the former Monofrax, LLC in Falconer after 15 years. Previously, he worked for the former Carnation Milk Plant in South Dayton.
Ed was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved gardening, fixing things and helping other people. Ed was a man of many talents and would purchase items at auctions, fix them and resell them.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Susan (Crowell) Newcomb of Forestville, whom he married on August 8, 1974 in Hamlet; two daughters, Karen (Tom) Kaminski-Ciancio of Forestville and Kathleen (Andy) Heckman of Clarence; a brother, Gene Newcomb of South Dayton; four grandchildren, Allison and Gavin Kaminski and Drew and Madeline Heckman; along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter; and a nephew, Christopher Newcomb.
Friends are welcome to call on Saturday, October 31 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street in Forestville. There will be no funeral services observed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750; or the Forestville Fire Department, Inc., PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.
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