| Edmund Anthony Scanlan |
| May 16, 1944 - December 11, 2025 |
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Public Events and LocationsViewing - Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at St. Titus Catholic Church, East NorritonViewing - Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 to 10:45 AM at St. Titus Catholic Church, East Norriton Funeral Mass - Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM at St. Titus Catholic Church, East Norriton Graveside Service - Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 12:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Norristown |
ContactsMetropolitan Funeral Service - 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 - 215-659-6400 - Map |
| St. Titus Catholic Church - 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, PA 19403 - 610-279-4990 - Map |
| St. Patrick’s Cemetery - 2100 DeKalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401 - 610-272-1408 - Map |
| Donation - Breathing Room Foundation - 8310 Brookside Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 - 215-277-1006 - Map |
The following was composed by Ed’s family:
Ed Scanlan, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and East Norriton, passed away on December 11, 2025.
Born Edmund Anthony Scanlan to Anthony “Ank” and Lauralys Scanlan on May 16, 1944, he was the fifth of seven children and grew up in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Ed excelled in academics and athletics at Norwood Fontbonne Academy and St. Joseph’s Prep. His academic career continued at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and later he earned a Masters Degree from Temple University.
After college, Ed joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and taught English for two years in Baghdad, Iraq. When he completed his service, he pursued his lifetime vocation of teaching and returned to his alma mater, St. Joe’s Prep, to teach Latin for over 30 years. At the Prep, Ed also served as the Director of Development for a decade, all while continuing to teach multiple classes.
Ed thoroughly enjoyed sports and games and, while living in Roxborough, would ride his bike to work. He also loved competing in tennis, playing bridge, participating in family board games, doing crossword puzzles, and religiously watching Jeopardy! from 7:00-7:30 every night (God forbid anyone called the house during that time!)
Ed’s greatest joy was time spent with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He delighted in playing games, creating pools, as well as writing limericks for his favorite people. With Ed, there was always a wager to place, a game to play, plenty of laughter, and fun to be had.
In 1970, Ed met Ann Flynn, his soulmate, and they married less than a year later. Their 55-year marriage was filled with love, travel, and family traditions, including annual trips to the shore and the mountains of PA and adventures abroad, including Italy and Ireland. Together they raised three children and built a legacy that includes one grandchild, extended grandchildren, many grand-dogs, and a family bound by love.
He is survived by his wife Ann Scanlan, children Tara Parkinson (Michael), Timothy Scanlan (Alma), Ed Scanlan Jr. (Katie), granddaughter Emma Grace Parkinson, step-grandchildren Nicole and Michael Parkinson, Jacob and Liza Eames.
Service Information:
Viewing:
A viewing was held on Monday, December 15, from 6:00–8:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, December 16, from 10:00-10:45 A.M.
at St. Titus Parish.
(address: 3006 Keenwood Rd. East Norriton Township, PA 19403)
Funeral Mass:
Services was held on Tuesday, December 16, Words of Remembrance at 10:45,
Mass starts at 11:00 A.M.
at St. Titus Parish
(address: 3006 Keenwood Rd. East Norriton Township, PA 19403)
Interment
Interment took place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery
(location: 2400 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Breathing Room Foundation Inc.
www.metrofsi.com
Ed Scanlan, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and East Norriton, passed away on December 11, 2025.
Born Edmund Anthony Scanlan to Anthony “Ank” and Lauralys Scanlan on May 16, 1944, he was the fifth of seven children and grew up in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Ed excelled in academics and athletics at Norwood Fontbonne Academy and St. Joseph’s Prep. His academic career continued at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and later he earned a Masters Degree from Temple University.
After college, Ed joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and taught English for two years in Baghdad, Iraq. When he completed his service, he pursued his lifetime vocation of teaching and returned to his alma mater, St. Joe’s Prep, to teach Latin for over 30 years. At the Prep, Ed also served as the Director of Development for a decade, all while continuing to teach multiple classes.
Ed thoroughly enjoyed sports and games and, while living in Roxborough, would ride his bike to work. He also loved competing in tennis, playing bridge, participating in family board games, doing crossword puzzles, and religiously watching Jeopardy! from 7:00-7:30 every night (God forbid anyone called the house during that time!)
Ed’s greatest joy was time spent with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He delighted in playing games, creating pools, as well as writing limericks for his favorite people. With Ed, there was always a wager to place, a game to play, plenty of laughter, and fun to be had.
In 1970, Ed met Ann Flynn, his soulmate, and they married less than a year later. Their 55-year marriage was filled with love, travel, and family traditions, including annual trips to the shore and the mountains of PA and adventures abroad, including Italy and Ireland. Together they raised three children and built a legacy that includes one grandchild, extended grandchildren, many grand-dogs, and a family bound by love.
He is survived by his wife Ann Scanlan, children Tara Parkinson (Michael), Timothy Scanlan (Alma), Ed Scanlan Jr. (Katie), granddaughter Emma Grace Parkinson, step-grandchildren Nicole and Michael Parkinson, Jacob and Liza Eames.
Service Information:
Viewing:
A viewing was held on Monday, December 15, from 6:00–8:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, December 16, from 10:00-10:45 A.M.
at St. Titus Parish.
(address: 3006 Keenwood Rd. East Norriton Township, PA 19403)
Funeral Mass:
Services was held on Tuesday, December 16, Words of Remembrance at 10:45,
Mass starts at 11:00 A.M.
at St. Titus Parish
(address: 3006 Keenwood Rd. East Norriton Township, PA 19403)
Interment
Interment took place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery
(location: 2400 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Breathing Room Foundation Inc.
www.metrofsi.com
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