Obituary for Mr. Edward H. Hollister III

Edward Harrington Hollister, III, 94, of Weisenberg Township, Lehigh Co., PA, and formerly of Scotch Plains, NJ, and Greenfield, MA, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA. He was the widower of Ruth Hutchings (Mann) Hollister, who passed away on August 30, 2019 and whom he married on May 24, 1958.

Born and raised in Greenfield, MA, Edward was a son of the late Edward H., Jr., and Evelina (Goodridge) Hollister. Edward graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1944. Then he served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II, flying in the TBF Avenger aircraft as an Aviation Radioman. Following his discharge from the Navy, Edward attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 1950, he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Edward retired from Air Products and Chemicals, Trexlertown, PA, where he worked as a Principal Research Engineer. Previous employers include Air Reduction Co., Inc., New York, NY, and Airco Chemicals and Plastics, Belleville, NJ, where he worked as a Supervisor of Application Research.

Edward was a lifelong Episcopalian. He was a member of St. Barnabas in Kutztown, PA, and formerly attended St. Anne's in Trexlertown, PA, All Saints in Scotch Plains, NJ, and St. James in Greenfield, MA. Over the years he was actively involved in church leadership, often serving as a warden or a member of the vestry. He was also a volunteer board member of Episcopal House in Allentown, PA.

A very talented amateur photographer, his subjects often included New England foliage, rustic landscapes and family portraits. With his passion for photography and science, he created a darkroom in his home to develop his own photographs, in both black & white and color, producing his own prints well into his 80's.

He also had a love for woodworking, creating frames for his photographs and beautiful wooden clocks. His interests in classical music and electronics led him to build radios, large HiFi speakers, and even a color television from a kit. Edward also enjoyed gardening, fruit trees, home canning and relaxing with a good mystery novel.

Edward is survived by his three children, David S. Hollister, Weisenberg, PA, Edward H., husband of Diane (Burkhardt) Hollister, Topsham, ME, and Susan G. (Hollister), wife of Andrew C. Carter, York, PA; and three grandchildren, Nathan, Emily and Susan Hollister.

In addition to his wife and parents, Edward was predeceased by a sister, Nancy (Hollister) Moe and a brother, John Hollister.

A graveside service will be held at Lower Cemetery in Phillipston, MA, at a later date.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, PA, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.