Background
Walsh, John Edgar was born on February 23, 1926 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Joseph and Elizabeth (Wren) Walsh.
Walsh, John Edgar was born on February 23, 1926 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Joseph and Elizabeth (Wren) Walsh.
Bachelor of Science, University Scranton, 1949. Master of Arts, Lehigh University, 1953. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1960.
Doctor of Laws, University Scranton, 1989.
President, International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, 1960-1973; director continuing education, Marywood College, Scranton, 1973-1980; president, Station WVIA-FM, Scranton, 1980-1991.
President Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1980, Economic Development Council, North Eastern Pennsylvania, 1986-1991. Chairman Private Industry Council, Scranton, 1980-1996. Vice chairman County Library Board, Scranton, 1981-1993.
Served with United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO.
Married Mae Farrell, June 30, 1956. Children: Karyn, Kristen.