HARDIMAN – Edwin Paul “Rusty”

September 12, 1953 – August 19, 2026

Of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved husband of Susan J. (Acker) Hardiman; dearest father of Travis (Sherry) Hardiman, Brianna (Peter) Borrelli, Megan (Patrick) Kinderman and Daniel Vail; grandfather of Emmett and Murray Hardiman, Hazel Borrelli and Cameron Kinderman; loving son of the late Richard J. and Anne (Waterman) Hardiman; brother of John Hardiman of Allegany, NY, Matthew (Toni) Hardiman of Fairport, NY, David (Roberta) Mack-Hardiman of Buffalo, NY, Philip Hardiman of Allegany, NY, Kate Hardiman of Livonia, NY and Roseanne Hardiman and Molly Higgins of Allegany, NY; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private services were held by the family. Mr. Hardiman was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War Era. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Erie Chapter of Fly Fisher’s International, P.O. Box 1124, 125 Galleria Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 716-824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com