Edward Cianelli 78 of Marianna, PA died July 16, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 17, 1942 in Marianna, a son of the late Ralph and Mary Ritchie Cianelli.  He was a 1962 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School.  He was a member of Saint Drexel Parish of Richeyville.  Ed was married to the love of his life Barbara for 54 years.  He was a member of the Steele-Lillie American Legion Post 744 of Marianna and the Marianna Lyceum.  Ed was the most respectful man to everyone he ever met.  Edward  was a proud United States Army veteran who was honorably discharged.  He served in the honor guard for 45 years, always helping  to place Veteran wreaths at Christmas and flags for Memorial Day.  He was employed by Marianna Mines for 17 years and Lincoln Hydraulics for 19 years.  His most recent job was for Pryor Bus Lines for 12 years.  He loved driving his little friends to school every day.  Surviving in addition to his wife are a son Edward Cianelli, Jr of Deemston, daughter Gianna (Dave) Sloan of Marianna, two grandchildren Brandon Delatorre and Arianna Castillo, a brother Jimmy ( Diane) Cianelli of New York.  Deceased are five brothers Ronald, Bobby, Bernie, Richard, and Junior Cianelli. Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2-6p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1728 Main Street Marianna, where funeral services will be held on Monday July 20,2020 with Rev. Susan Petritis of Gateway Hospice officiating.  Interment will be held privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com In lieu of the flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gateway Hospice.