Edward was married and lived at the Funeral Home at State & Royalton Rd. in North Royalton. His father-in-law started the business in the 1870’s and after Edward’s marriage in the 1930’s he joined the Funeral Home. After his father-in-law passed away, he operated the business until he sold it ca 1970.  He was an Undertaker and co-owner of Searles & Bassett Funeral Home, North Royalton, OH.