George Hrabousky

George Francis Hrabousky, 92, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in the intensive care unit of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

George was born Oct. 12, 1922, to his loving parents, Anna Bugul and Andrew Hrabousky. He attended Plains Township schools.

He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Italy and Africa with the 457th Service Squadron.

Before retirement, he was employed by Williams Bus Lines, Wilkes-Barre, for 25 years, with prior employment by Central Slipper Shoe Factory.

He was an accomplished guitarist and played with local bands, including the Harmony Kings, Jolly Joe and The Bavarians.

George was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be lovingly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Shepko, Helen Nalejweiko and Mary Gosiewski, and brothers Andrew, John, Michael and Joseph.

Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Pearl Webb Hrabousky, formerly of Bear Creek; daughters, Sheran Wozniak and husband, Joseph, Bear Creek; and Joann Hrabousky and partner, Marilyn Arnesen, Portland, Ore.; sons, George Hrabousky and wife, Sandra, Margate, Fla.; and Matthew and wife, Karen, Bear Creek; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

There will not be calling hours.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Benedict's Church, St. Dominic's worship site, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Benedict's Parish, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Yanaitis Funeral Home, Plains Township.