AKRON, OHIO – Edwin W. Hager, Jr., 87, of East Liverpool, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Summa Health System – Akron Campus.

Edwin was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on December 23, 1938, a son of the late Edwin and Edna (Wright) Hager, Sr. He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1958. Edwin was a veteran proudly serving in the Army. He worked as a crane operator at Crucible Steel until his retirement in 1982. After retiring Edwin owned and operated Hager Auto Sales until 1996 then worked at flipping houses. He was a member of Boyce Methodist Church where he served on the church board, taught Sunday school and was a trustee. Edwin enjoyed boating at his house on Guilford Lake. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceding Edwin in death were two brothers Clark Hager and Joseph Hager; eight sisters Hazel Adkins, Harriet Slagle, Katherine James, Betty Lou Hager, Dorothy LeMasters, Ella Mae Carter, Barbara Hull and Edna Hebron and a nephew who was raised as his brother Bill Stoddard.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, whom he married August 23, 1959, Dreama "Sue" (Pridemore) Hager; son Jonathan Hager and his wife Dawn; daughter Judi Matheny and her husband Scott; four grandchildren Amber Langdon and her husband Joseph, Morgan Heffner, Hayden Jonathan Hager and Kandace Grace Hager; great grandson Theo Langdon; two brothers Jim Hager and Dave Hager and his wife Carolyn and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit Wednesday at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rev. Dr. Joel Adkins will conduct a funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Columbiana County Memorial Park where Tri State Veterans Burial Group will conduct military honors.

Immediately following the service, the family will gather at Dawson Family Center for a time of fellowship.