Edward L. Ashford, Jr, 25, of Canonsburg died unexpectedly Saturday May 31, 2008 in Canonsburg. He was born February 19, 1983 in Washington the son of Mary E. (Jimmy) Ashford-Tatano of Canonsburg and Edward L. Sr. (Michelle) Ashford of South Park, PA. Mr. Ashford was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School Class of 2002. He was employed as a factory worker in Bridgeville, PA. Mr. Ashford enjoyed fishing and hunting, artwork and music and played the guitar. In Addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister Rachel Tatano of Canonsburg and a step sister Jenna Zeiler of South Park, his maternal grandmother Clara Matthews, his paternal grandparents Alvin and Joan Kidney Ashford and a step grandfather Ralph Zeiler and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Deceased is his maternal grandfather Freeland Matthews and step grandparents Patsy and Carmella DeVitis Tatano. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in the Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home at 194 East College St. Canonsburg. A Blessing service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 3, 2008 in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Canonsburg. Online condolances and guest book are available at www.deangelofuneralhome.com.