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Edward Lee Berginnis Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1944 - 2007 Edward Lee Berginnis - 1944-2007 Edward Lee Berginnis, 62, of Ashland, Ky., died Jan. 5, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Berginnis was born March 17, 1944, in Beckley, W.Va., a son of the late Edward A. and Margaret Marschner Berginnis. He also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Natalie Renee Berginnis. He was an accounting manager, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary of Kentucky Power Co., retiring after 37 years of service. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley and earned a BS degree in accounting from Concord College, where he was on the bowling and tennis teams and a member of Phi Beta Lamba and Theta Xi social fraternity. He was a member of BPO Elks Lodge 350, a Kentucky colonel and a graduate of the AEP Executive Management Program at the University of Michigan. He was active in various civic and community activities, including director of the Brandon Webb Holiday Baseball Camp for the past three years and United Way Citizens Review Panel, where he was a former chairman, past president of Ohio Valley Accountants Association and an adviser for Junior Achievement of the Ohio Valley. He was part of the Boyd County Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Development Program, serving as chairman in 1990. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Diane Smith Berginnis; two daughters, Rhonda Leigh Suman and her husband, Matt, and Alicia Nicole Webb and her husband, Brandon, all of Ashland; a sister, Charlotte Cole of Spokane, Wash.; and grandchildren Sydney Elizabeth Suman, Sophie Marie Suman, Reagan Lucille Webb and Brayden Cole Suman. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his special buddy, his dachshund, Otis. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Richard Suman. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at the funeral home. Friends may make contributions to the Boyd County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1516, Ashland, KY 41101 or Hope’s Place, 1100 Greenup Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 28 condolences.

Sen. Walter Blevins walter.blevins@lrc.ky.gov Thursday March 27, 2008 at 9:08 AM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Jack and Sally Houser HREFUELER@AOL.COM Wednesday January 10, 2007 at 1:29 AM

ALICIA AND FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS ARE FOR YOUR STRENGTH AND PEACE DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS.ED WAS ONE OF A KIND AND WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS, AND HUGS JACK AND SALLY

Cory & Alicia Coffey Tuesday January 9, 2007 at 10:20 PM

Alicia Webb and family, we were saddened to hear about the loss of your father today. I remember one time when your parents came to see you on the AGD floor, I was able to meet Ed, and just like you, he was very upbeat and full of energy. I was glad that I was able to meet him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicki Brown and Ashley Tussey Vicki_brown_01@yahoo.com Tuesday January 9, 2007 at 7:44 PM

Diane, Rhonda and Alicia, We are so sorry for your loss. We have know you for years and know that this is a terrible loss for you. Diane, You and Ed have raised two beautiful and loving daughters. You are in our prayers. We love you ladies and if you need anything please feel free to ask. We are here for you. Vicki and Ashley

Dave Branon Tuesday January 9, 2007 at 4:00 PM

Brandon and Alicia, We just received word here at Sports Spectrum magazine about the death of Alicia's father. Please accept our sincere condolences and our prayers as you begin the process of grieving the loss of this special man.

Jimmy & Leah (Wells) Woods Tuesday January 9, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Alicia Webb & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Though I never met him, I am sure anyone who raised two lovely daughters must be a wonderful man. I will be praying for God's comfort, strength, and love to surround you and yours during this incredibly difficult time.

Joan Wirt Lambert Monday January 8, 2007 at 12:26 PM

I was a classmate of Eddie's, and always enjoyed his upbeat personality. My prayers are with your family that you will be sustained by your wonderful memories and God's love.

Cy Kincaid Monday January 8, 2007 at 12:26 PM

Dear Berginnis Family, My name is Cy Kincaid and you know me from the hotels in my travels to see the Diamondbacks. I befriended Ed and the family in Pittsburgh when Brandon was first called up. I read the article today on azcentral and I was saddened. Ed was so nice to my buddy and me over the years. He was so proud of Brandon and I remember him wearing the Webb jersey so proudly, particularly before one game in Cincinnati. It was always cool when we spotted him because he always had good stories and loved to talk baseball. He was a nice man and we will miss seeing him and chatting insider baseball in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. My condolences to the entire family. --Cy Kincaid

Joan Wirtz Lambert Monday January 8, 2007 at 12:21 PM

Eddie and I were in the same graduating class at Woodrow Wilson. I was the head cheerleader and was in many of the same classes with him. He was a great guy, and I want to wish you my sincerest condolences.

Tiffani Sampson Monday January 8, 2007 at 12:10 PM

Alicia & family, I am so extremely sorry to hear about your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Carolyn Payne (formerly Traugott) Monday January 8, 2007 at 10:57 AM

Diane, I'm so sorry to have missed Ed's funeral. I would get reports from the Ashland service center often on his progress. I remember when you got married - I worked in "local accounting." I know the girls were the lights of his life. Again, please accept my sincerest condolences. Carolyn Payne 1032 Winding Oak Trail Lexington, KY 40511 (Frankfor office of KY Power)

Judy Gallo Assante and Leonard Assante Monday January 8, 2007 at 9:41 AM

Dear Diane, Len and I both worked with Ed in the accounting area at AEP for many years. We are sorry for your loss. Ed was a great person and always was willing to participate. We hope that your memories will be of comfort to you and that with time your sorrow will lessen. Know that he is in a better place than we are. God bless. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Judy (Gallo) and Len Assante 4788 Dierker Road Columbus, Ohio 43220

Judy Gallo Assante and Leonard Assante Monday January 8, 2007 at 9:38 AM

Jules Nickell Ferguson Monday January 8, 2007 at 9:16 AM

Diane, Alicia and Rhonda: Our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time.

Jane Nickell Smith Monday January 8, 2007 at 9:09 AM

So sorry to hear of Mr. Berginnis' sudden passing. Julie, who roomed with Alicia at EKU, spoke fondly of him from her visits to your home. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Janet Wirtz Cline Monday January 8, 2007 at 8:58 AM

I am saddened to hear this news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Janet and Jack

Tina Tackett Monday January 8, 2007 at 5:12 AM

It was my pleasure to have known Ed. He was such a wonderful person. He hired me in 1981 at KPC when I was just 18 years old. Have seen him often throughout the years and had the pleasure to work with Rhonda as well. Your entire family will be in my prayers.

The Lakota Heat little league baseball team Sunday January 7, 2007 at 7:32 PM

Please know that we were all shocked and saddened to learn of Mr. Berginnis' passing. We had the pleasure of meeting him at the Brandon Webb Holiday baseball camp. Please accept our thoughts and prayers for your entire family during such a difficult time. With deepest sympathy...Coach Fish and the entire Lakota Heat family

Sunday January 7, 2007 at 6:58 PM

Lady Diane, My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Sen. Walter Blevins Sunday January 7, 2007 at 6:02 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Jason Moore and Family Sunday January 7, 2007 at 4:40 PM

Rhonda and Alicia, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families in this time of sorrow. Meeting your father only a handful of times showed me where you girls got your sense of humor and compassion towards others. In this time remember to be gentle with each other and mainly to yourselves. They say time can help and make things easier, however you'll learn that your relationships did not end but still continues in another form. There are such things as guardian angels and everyone who knew your father knows he'll be keeping a watching eye on his angels on earth. Lots of love and hope from the Moores.

Chuck Ferguson Sunday January 7, 2007 at 8:10 AM

Diane, I am sorry to read of Ed's passing in the Ashland newspaper. After all of the changes at Kentucky Power over the years, I lost contact with numerous people. In fact, I am no longer with the company either because of continued downsizing. I want to remind you that it was a pleasure working with Ed since 1980. He always took the time to make my job in corporate communications a little easier because his explanations of issues gave insights that I could write about in a better way than on my own. I will put your family on our church prayer list this morning, and please let me know if I can do anything to help. Chuck Ferguson Pikeville, KY

Georgia L. Rigsby Saturday January 6, 2007 at 5:17 PM

Dianne, Rhonda and Alicia, I don't know if you remember me; but I clearly remember all of you. Rhonda, you started first grade with my daughter, Angela Rigsby, who is married now and lives in Lexington. Dianne, you once painted a picture of me to give to my mother as a Christmas present. I will always remember that. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I am certain this is a very difficult time in your life. There is no way I can fully relate. My mother transitioned in 2000 at the age of 80 and I am still grieving. Know that I will carrying you in my thoughts and in my prayers. I will be thinking of you and sending you such positive thoughts that you will get through this. Should you feel like you want to call, Dianne, my number is 606-329-0933. I'm sure you have friends you can turn to; as I said, if you feel the neede to talke, I am available to listen. Take care of one another. Be gentle with yourselves. Time helps some. Not a lot; but it does make it easier to bear. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{many many hugs to all of you}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Vicki and Ashley Tussey Vicki_brown_01@yahoo.com Saturday January 6, 2007 at 3:59 PM

Dear sweet family of Ed Berginnis, we are so sorry for your loss.We know he will be greatly missed by many, He was a wonderful man who had a loving and caring wife and daughters. Dianne,Rhonda and Alicia we are here if you need anything. God bless you and your family. Love Vicki and Ashley

WWHS class of 1961 Saturday January 6, 2007 at 11:59 AM

From class of 1961--WWHS. thoughts and prayers with the family. He was a good man, well liked by his classmates.

Johnda Henneman Morris Saturday January 6, 2007 at 11:18 AM

Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I saw his this week at Wal-Mart where I work, but was unable to talk with him. I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Kentucky Power Company. We were buddies! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

William F Epling Saturday January 6, 2007 at 9:44 AM

My condolences to the family of Eddie. My prayers for you at this time in loss of your loved one. I knew Eddie when he started to work for Appalachian Power Company in Beckley, WV some years ago. I also knew his father. He worked there before transfering to Kentucky Power Co in Ashland. I worked in the customer accounts (at that time was called accounting) and if I recall Eddie was a meter reader when he started. William F Epling Orlando, FL

Paula Goddard Cahill Saturday January 6, 2007 at 8:49 AM

Diane & family, I am an AEP employee. I worked with Ed's Dad in Beckley and with Ed after my move to Columbus. Ed was great to work with. You have my deepest sympathy. You and your famiy are in my prayers.

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