08/11/2026
RIP Past Commander Edward Bidwell. We thank you for your dedication to you community and you country.
Edward Lynn "Ed" Bidwell, 80, of Owego, New York, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026. Ed was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Mildred (Weber) Bidwell; three brothers, Donald Bidwell, Daniel Bidwell, Harold "John" Bidwell. his wife of 51+ years, Gloria Bidwell. He is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law, Gwenda Ward, Greta and Tom Craven, Gabrielle and Scott Gurney; five grandchildren, Bryan and Branden Ward, Samuel, Kendra and Alexander Gurney; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Phil and Kathie Bidwell, Steve and Edna Bidwell; sister, Barbara Latier; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed attended Owego Free Academy and served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. When he returned home, he worked for Royal Ford of Owego and later Joe Trabucco Chevrolet, Inc. Ed was very community minded and was active with the Ahwaga Ladder Co. #5, Life member of the Owego Fire Department (Past Chief), Life member of the Glen A. Warner VFW Post #1371, Life Member of the American Legion Tioga Post #401 (Past Commander), Past Tioga County American Legion County Commander of Tioga County. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, NY with Pastor Bobby Harris, officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Candor, NY. The family will receive friends, Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Edward L. Bidwell's memory to the American Legion Tioga Post #401, Attn: Maintenance Fund, 263 Front St., Owego, NY 13827.