Edward J. Kubel Jr., 77, died peacefully in his home in Blue Ash, Ohio on the evening of July 23, 2020 with his wife and daughter at his side, after a short battle with cancer. Ed and Grace Davidson (née Gentile) were married for nearly 25 years. He was father to his blended family of Michael Kubel, Richard (Karen) Davidson, Todd (Stacy) Davidson, Darren (Agnes) Kubel, and Kristi Davidson; grandfather to Brian (Monica) Simcox, and Carlyn, Emilee, James, Joseph, Kennedy, Thomas and Hailey Davidson; and brother to Barbara (Howard) Dewhirst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Kubel Sr. and Virginia Kubel (née Podbielska), and sister Patricia Zeil. Ed was born in Beaver Falls, PA on September 17, 1942. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and spent most of his career as a technical editor for ASM International on several engineering magazines and reference handbooks. Ed enjoyed playing golf, dining with friends and family, and spending time with his grandson Tommy. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, July 31, 2020 at All Saints Church in Montgomery, Ohio (masks are mandatory), followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates a donation to your favorite charity in Ed's memory.