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2022

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George Swierczek Obituary

George "Mr. Walleye" Swierczek, 84, of Washington, died February 6, 2022, in Canonsburg Hospital from complications of Covid-19.

He was born September 19, 1937, in Ambridge, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pshik Swierczek.

George graduated from Ambridge High School. He was a career Firefighter for the City of Washington until his retirement.

George loved to fish, and founded the Yough Walleye Association and became known as "Mr. Walleye".

On December 31, 1954, George married Pearl A. Moulton, who died on June 1, 2000, after 45 years of marriage.

Surviving to cherish his memory are three sons, John A. (Leanna) Swierczek, of Avella, William (Diane) Swierczek, of Canonsburg, and Michael Sesek, of Uniontown; grandchildren, Amanda, Nicholas, Melissa, and John W. Swierczek, and Sean McKnight; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife; George was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Swierczek.

Memorial donations may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA 15330.

Friends and family will be received from 12 to 3 p.m., the time of the firemen's final salute, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., Washington.

Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

Additional information and a guest book are available at NealFuneralHome.com.





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Published by Observer-Reporter on Feb. 10, 2022.

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