Memorial donations will go to Catholic Charities

Richard Edward "Ed" Klempa, 62, of Yorkville passed away December 4, 2020 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.

He was a graduate of Bellaire, High School class of 1976. Ed was a member of St. Josephás Parish in Tiltonsville and was employed as an electrical technician for Ohio Coatings Company.

Founded in 1969, the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center is a comprehensive social service center located in Wheeling that serves individuals and families in Ohio, Marshall, and Belmont (OH) counties. The Center runs several anti-hunger programs, including a food pantry, meals served on-site, and meals delivered to shut-ins throughout Wheeling. The Center also provides assistance to those facing utility shut-offs, as well as help obtaining official documents like birth certificates and state IDs. The Center offers a Case Management program in which families work with staff to identify barriers or obstacles on the path to greater self-sufficiency, and then set goals and action steps to work toward overcoming those barriers.

Guided by God’s love, Catholic Charities collaborates with community partners, parishes and families to provide caring and compassionate services to people in need and work toward lasting and meaningful change.

Ed Klempa believed in the work that Catholic Charities does for the community.

The family would like to thank you in advance for your donations.