Shearer, Edward W., 49, passed away March 11, 2018 at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born March 16, 1968 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents, John and Emily Shearer; Louis and Catherine Midderhoff; and aunt, Kathleen Geiser.  Survived by his parents, Jack and Barbara (Midderhoff) Shearer, Johnstown; brothers, John (Joanne) Shearer, Marblehead, OH; and Ronald (Renae) Shearer, South Fork; nephews,  Shawn (Lindsay) Shearer, Berlin; Dustin (Bruna) Shearer, McKinney, TX; Adam Landis, Johnstown; Jay (Renae) Recher, Bradenton, FL; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews; Emily, Emma, Leah, Xavier and Nathan; aunts and uncles, Norma Hetzlein; E-Jay Shearer; Judy and Ronald Geiser; and his precious dog, “Bella”, who was a loving companion.  Edward was an American Express Financial Advisor for over 15 years and then changed professions to the medical field. He was a kidney dialysis patient for many years and a kidney and liver transplant patient. At his request there will be no viewing. Funeral mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2310 Bedford St. Johnstown, PA 15904.    Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans & Family Memorial Care,” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com