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George Sverha Obituary
George J. Sverha, 82, of Allentown, formerly of 1820 Hanover Ave., passed away on Tuesday June 28, 2011 in the Lehigh Center Upper Macungie Twp. George was the husband of Helen R. (Wonsok) Sverha and they celebrated their 56th anniversary on May 21. Born in Mahanoy City, George was a son of the late George and Mary (Strelkus) Sverha. George worked for the former General Electric, and the former Black & Decker Companies in Allentown for 30 years prior to retiring in 1986. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean War. George was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown, and was a member of the Holy name Society. Surviviors: With his wife Helen, are sons, George S. husband of Laura of Allentown, Mark A. husband of Colleen of Bethlehem, John K. husband of Janice, and Craig E. husband of Melissa both of Catasauqua; daughters, Lisa M. wife of Joseph Merker of Point Phillips, and Carol A. and her companion Maryann Gilbert of Bethlehem. George is survived by his nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters Margaret Waice, and Mary Weiksner. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 2, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery Wescosville. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 8:30-9:40 a.m. in the ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the church 444 N. Jasper St. Allentown, Pa. 18109.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Sverha
Lisa Barrall
July 3, 2011
To the Sevrha Family. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Rhonda Burian and Kathy Rape
July 3, 2011
Carol & Family,
So sorry for the loss of the family patriarch. May you take comfort in knowing he is in the palm of the Lord's hand now. I always remember how highly you thought of him and loved him. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We still have the claw-foot bathtub that we got from the house on Hanover Ave and I think of you when I look at it.
Love Rhonda & Kathy
Pat and Bob Bieber
July 2, 2011
Dear Helen,Carol and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of George. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others during this most difficult time.
July 2, 2011
Dear Lisa and Family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Beth Driscoll D'Andrea
Victora Bruni
July 2, 2011
to the entire Sverha faimly you are in our thoughts and prayers, We are sorry for your loss of a father, grandfather, and spouse. May God be with you all in this sad time, take comfort in good memorys shared between faimly and friends. Love you guys!!
Love Vicky, Mike and Gavin too
July 2, 2011
John and family , our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your faith give you the peace and strength help get you through this most difficult of times. He now rest in peace and his pain and suffering is no more.
Fritz, Fred , Cindi Rice and family
Mike & Terri Savacool
July 2, 2011
Mrs. Sverha & Family, We are so sorry to here of Georges' passing. May your many years of wonderful memories be of comfort to you at such a sad time. "Pop Swerve" was a kind man with a true devotion to his family. We can still see him standing out in front of the house, on the " Avenue" with his hands on his hips, looking out to see what the kids were up to next! May God Bless you and the Family at this very sad time.
ANNA ZERVOS
July 1, 2011
DEAR CRAIG, MELISSA, AND FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER/FATHER IN LAW. GOD BLESS YOU WITH STRENGTH.
WITH LOVE, ANNA AND FAMILY
ANNA ZERVOS
July 1, 2011
DEAR CRAIG MELISSA, AND FAMILY.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER/ FATHER IN LAW. GOD BLESS YOU WITH STRENGTH.
WITH LOVE, ANNA Z. AND FAMILY
Joanne Horoski
July 1, 2011
Lisa and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Horoski
Denise Yurasits
July 1, 2011
To the Sverha Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss! May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time!
Jeff and Denise Yurasits
kay Kurtz Vogel
July 1, 2011
George & Family:
The Louis E Dieruff High School Class of 1974 Alumni Committee would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. May memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
We have added your father’s obituary to the condolence page on our secure, password protected website (www.louisedieruff74.com) to inform fellow alumni of his passing.
LED Class of 1974
Alumni Committee
Sonya Bieber
June 30, 2011
Dear Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 30, 2011
George,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Scott J. Lindenmuth
June 30, 2011
Craig and Melissa,
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time.
Scott J. Lindenmuth
Lori Delaney
June 30, 2011
Melissa and Craig,
So sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and will live in your heart.
The Delaney Family
STEPHEN MOLO M.D
June 30, 2011
George and Family,
May God bless you, though this time of your loss.Your father was a great man who endured many hard times and helped pull everything together during his life time. May you find comfort during this loss.
Debbie Spironello
June 30, 2011
Lisa and family...please accept my condolences on the loss of your father...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie Spironello
Ron and Karen Thomas
June 30, 2011
George and Family -
We're very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May he rest in peace and may memories ease your pain in this time of grief.
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