Edward Stanley Ciempa, age 76, passed away at his home in Ransom, Kansas on January 16, 2016.

He was born on September 14, 1939, in Springfield, MA, the eldest son of Edward Anthony and Mary (Dudas) Ciempa.

After growing up near Cleveland, OH, he graduated from Carnegie Medical Institute in Cleveland and became a registered lab and x-ray technologist. A lifelong love of hunting and fishing brought him to Ransom, where he began a 48-year career at Grisell Memorial Hospital.

On November 4, 1961, he married Thelma Luetters. For most of their married lives, they shared an avid passion for the game of golf. She preceded him in death, along with his sister Elizabeth and both parents.

Survivors include three children, Daren Ciempa, Denver, CO; Darla (Paul) Karlin, Hays; Jason (Josie) Ciempa, Loco Hills, NM; sister, Carol Applegate, Geneva, OH; and brother Tony, Ware, MA.

Parish Vigil and visitation will be Monday January 18 at St. Aloysius Church, 7:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom, 10:30 A.M.

Burial services will be scheduled following cremation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association.