George Shoemaker Obituary

George (Jim) Shoemaker, 89, of Shickshinny died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2012, in the Hospice Community Care Unit, Wilkes-Barre.

Born July 25, 1923, in Shickshinny, he was a son of the late James and Ethel Noss Shoemaker.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in battles and campaigns in Normandy, northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe.

He was first employed by the former Prince's Garage, Shickshinny. For more than 20 years he and his wife owned and operated Dot and Jim's Restaurant, Shickshinny.

He was a member of the former Shickshinny Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Dorothy McDaniels, who died March 24, 2008; and by brothers, Harry, Robert, Melvin and Thomas Shoemaker.

Surviving are a son, David Shoemaker and his wife, Jane, Shavertown; three granddaughters and their husbands, Diana and Kevin McClure, Amy and Matthew Link and JoAnne and Bryan Strawn; three great-grandchildren, Aidan, Lauren and Katie McClure; two brothers, Wayne and Elmer Shoemaker, both of Shickshinny; and two sisters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Mullen, Florida; and Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Knouse, Shickshinny.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 77 N. Main St., Shickshinny, with the Rev. James Parks officiating. Burial will be in Sorber Cemetery, Reyburn. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

For additional information, or to send condolences, please visit www.mayofh.com.

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Published by Citizens Voice on Sep. 21, 2012.

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S Hogan

September 21, 2012

I'm so sorry to read of George (Jimmy's) passing. I was blessed to take care of him as a patient. He had a great sense of humor, and spoke very highly of his children. Peace be with you at this time.

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