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George Weitz Obituary
He was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on April 16, 1962. He was the son of the late George and Ida Weitz. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School and had ran his own excavation and construction business for the last 30 years. He was a hard-working man and loved to hunt and fish. George was very devoted to his family. He will be deeply missed and always in our hearts.
Surviving are a loving wife of 31 years, Sherry; a daughter, Sherry Weitz, Hanover Township; a son, George H. Weitz Jr. and his wife, Brittany, Bear Creek Township; two beautiful granddaughters, Kayla and Aubrey Weitz, who meant the world to him; a brother, Edward Weitz, Mount Cobb; a sister, Jennifer Mayhue, Bear Creek Township; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Appel.
A service to honor his life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 3 First St., Spring Brook Township, and will be officiated by the Rev. Mark Stuenzi, pastor.
Friends may call from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to George's family, c/o 3450 Meadow Run Road, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.strauchfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dennis Owen
November 29, 2012
Dear Sherry and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. George was a great man and will be missed by all. May God bless you and your family. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dennis Owen
Mike and Karen Mc Manus
November 29, 2012
Hello
George was always a good man to have around. He helped us a lot We'll miss him and will keep you, his family, in our prayers
Shannon Mayhue Dudek
November 27, 2012
Sherry, Georgey, & Sherry...so sorry for your loss. Your husband was a great man & I feel blessed to have known him. My condolences to you all...he will TRULY be missed!!!!
Ron Legg
November 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim, Lisa & Alex Goy
November 26, 2012
Dear Sherry & Family,
Sincerely sorry for your loss. George will always be remembered as a wonderul & dedicated family man who would help anyone in need. He was a true friend who required nothing in return for his friendship but the simple respect that he gave to everyone. George is a man that will be missed exetremely by all those who knew him. George, Sherry & Family are in our prayers.
November 25, 2012
On behalf of the Northeastern, Pa. Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we would like to extend our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy Kropiewnicki
Northeastern Pa. Affiliate Coordinator
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Sarah Block
November 25, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. George was a truly good man, one who would do anything to help anyone. He will be missed by many.
Chris Roberts
November 25, 2012
Sherry, I am deeply sorry for your loss, George was one hell of a guy and a good friend, I will misshim as he was a true friend.
Mindy Hickey
November 25, 2012
Dear Sherry, George jr, Sherry and family,
So sorry for your loss, George will always be remembered as that happy go lucky guy, with the contagious smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
November 25, 2012
Sherry and family , a great man will be missed by all. Rest in Peace George.
Patti Shultz
dawn marie
November 25, 2012
George jr, sherry, and family we are so sorry for your loss. if there is anything you will need please contact me. your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Joe Klepacz
November 25, 2012
Sherry, Ed and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. George was a good, kind, caring man and friend. He was truely one of a kind. May God bless you and keep you and His love surround you at this time and always.
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