Born on July 28, 1934, in Rosemont, West Virginia, he was the son of Cecil and Mary Matko.
Edmund graduated from Saint Mary’s High School (now Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg, WV). He served as a squad leader and later as an assistant to the chaplain during his time in the Army stationed in Germany. After completing his military service, Ed attended Fairmont College, where he met his future wife, Beatrice (Betsy) Gore. The couple were united in marriage on August 19, 1961, at the Immaculate Conception Church.
Ed went on to earn his law degree from West Virginia University and began practicing law in Philippi, WV with John Messeso before moving to Bridgeport. He served as the prosecuting attorney for Harrison County for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Knights of Columbus. Ed enjoyed golf, tennis, and spending time with his family. He was devoted both as a husband and father.
He is survived by his wife Betsy (Clarksburg), three daughters and their husbands: Alexis and Steve Heflin (Clarksburg), Dominique and Brad Franz (Clarksburg), and Lee and Jay Paugh (Good Hope); ten grandchildren: Cole Heflin, Farren Heflin Hughes, Devin Franz, Morgan Franz Chase, Dane Franz, Bethany Franz, Gina Paugh-Frosch, Chandler Trecost, Raven Trecost, and Shepard Paugh; and twelve great-grandchildren. Ed also leaves behind his sister Mary Louise Somerville (Nate), nieces Tonya Heskett (Sam) and Lisa Vance (David), nephew Mark McCauley (Mila), brother-in-law Jude Gore (Sandy), and nephews Jude Gore Jr. (Jamie) and Joseph Gore (Melanie)
Edmund was preceded in death by his sister Joanne (Gary) McCauley.
Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A rosary service will be led by his daughter, Alexis, at the conclusion of the visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 126 E. Pike Street, Clarksburg, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Casey Mahone as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Holy Cross Mausoleum.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home