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George Dorn Obituary
Mr. George Jeffrey (Jeff) Dorn, age 78, of Warne, NC passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Dorn was born on August 7, 1945 in Bridgeville, PA, the son of the late George and Marjorie Dorn.
After graduating from South Fayette High School in Allegheny County, PA, Jeff earned a football scholarship to Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH. After graduating college, Jeff taught and coached football and wrestling at Reid Middle School and Northwestern High School for over thirty years. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed doing yard work on his tractor as well as woodworking. He was a loving and caring companion, father, grandfather and a mentor to extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lynn Dorn and his brother, Gregory Dorn.
Surviving Mr. Dorn are his companion Dorothy McChesney, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Glenn and Mary Dorn of Ormond Beach, FL, Gary Dorn of Easthampton, NJ, four grandchildren, Cassandra, Rachel, Natalie, and Julianna Dorn, his extended family, Jennifer Wisecup and son Jacob Wisecup, as well as many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local Humane Society in Mr. Dorn's memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guestbook and send condolences online at www.moutainviewfuneralhome.com
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Arthur Jay Mishler
April 22, 2024
Mr. Dorn was my OWE teacher at Northwestern 1985 to1986 school year. he was a mentor and a friend. I will miss you sir.
Bruce Schibler
March 20, 2024
Coach Dorn was a great coach at Shawnee and Northwestern. He didn't make it easy at practice but he brought out the best in his players, not just on the field but beyond football.
Cheryl Byerman
March 19, 2024
Oh Mr.Dorn you was adored by so many ,may you rest in peace my friend and fly with those angels
George Schneider
March 18, 2024
Jeff was the new Head Football Coach at NW and I was one of his assistant coaches fresh out of college. He was a true leader and it was an honor and pleasure to have worked with him. When he retired I filled his OWE position. RIP
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Sam McGinnis
March 18, 2024
Will always remember the times spent playing for Coach at Reid and Shawnee. Thanks for everything!
Rusty Bartley
March 18, 2024
Thanks to Coach Dorn for believing that a little guy could contribute to our junior high football team. He was such an inspiration in many ways.
Mountain View Funeral Home
March 17, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ken Benne
March 17, 2024
Jeff was a great Wittenberg Tiger!
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