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George Sordoni Obituary
George Barnard Sordoni, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012, near Naples, Florida. Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 27, 1946, George was a son of the late Andrew "Jack" and Margaret Barnard Sordoni. George split time between Naples, Fla. and the Back Mountain area. He was an active member of the community and led a life dedicated to helping others. George was one of the founding members of the Luzerne Foundation, a board member of the Geisinger Foundation from 1973 to 2010, and has been on the Board of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School since 1980. Surviving are his wife, Andrea Grosek Sordoni, Shavertown; four children, Sarah Bruno and husband, Matt, Sweet Valley; Samantha Sordoni, Shavertown; Nicholas Sordoni, San Francisco, Calif.; Abigail Sordoni, Bryn Mawr; one granddaughter, Ella Bruno, Sweet Valley; brothers, Andrew, William and Stephen Sordoni. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The Sordoni family will receive friends following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown.
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Vince S
May 19, 2025
George helped and had good impact on many and never sought acknowledgement. Missed by all who knew him.
Vince S
Steve Levitan
May 20, 2022
How time just passes,
It's ten years now.
One of the very best,
Steve
Anna mecca finnerty
May 19, 2022
He was larger than life ... gone but not forgotten Rest In Peace George may your family find comfort in the arms of those they love
Trish Fitch
May 19, 2022
God bless...always willing to help.
Nettie Hourigan maguirre
February 23, 2015
You were a beacon to so many who needed what you had. Very proud of what you gave.
February 22, 2015
never got to meet you. vivtoria sorfoni miller, fairless hills, pa 19030
John Levy
April 2, 2014
George and I were friends in college in the mid '60s. I last saw him just over 30 years ago, but was thinking of him last night and Googled his name, only to see the sad news. I remember George, his parents and his brothers fondly. I'm pleased to enable this guest book to live on.
karen beaton
June 8, 2012
Our Guardian Angel !
God bless you George
Keep everyone in line !!
John Dean
June 7, 2012
I really miss seeing George on a daily basis, and find myself looking over expecting him to be there. Please accept my sincerest sympathy regarding George's passing. He was a great guy and his absence is loss for all of us.
Marcia Coughlin
June 6, 2012
To the Sordoni Family, I didn't know George for long but he always had an encouraging word or made me smile with his quick wit. I'm glad I knew him
Terry Lynch
June 6, 2012
I knew George at the 24 hour club in Naples and he changed my life. George kept his comments brief and infrequent but when he spoke I listened and learned.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
george mencke
June 6, 2012
George was a man of great compassion and understanding, a role model for all of us who knew him. My condolences on your terrible loss and may God Bless and comfort your family.
Maggie Leighner
June 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sordoni family. George and I shared the 7 a.m. meeting at the 24 Hour Club. George was a wonderful example of "How it Works" - His presence will be sadly missed.
Steve & Ann Levitan
June 6, 2012
To the entire Sordini family,
George will always be rememered to me as this person bigger thay life always willing to be there for all of us,
You will not only be missed now but always.
Debra Victor
June 6, 2012
George was a wonderful man that had great compassion. I'm sorry for your loss. He died to soon. He always talked abut his kids, he loved them so much and was so proud of them. My prayers are with you Andrea, keep your faith strong, he will help you.
Debra Victor Naples, Fl
John Guitard
May 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. George has a very special place in my heart. He will truly be missed.
May 31, 2012
Andrea & Family,
We were so saddened to learn about George's passing and now your Father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy & Neal Tarulli (Bear Creek, PA)
Angie Doty
May 31, 2012
I am heartbroken, George was such a great man. I am lucky to have known him. My prayers will be with his family.
May 30, 2012
Andrea and Abby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family as you go through this difficult time.
Mike, Lucy and Megan Messersmith
May 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God Bless. We will continue to Pass it on~
Angie & Anthony~
Joe Mirabella
May 28, 2012
George touched more lives than he could possibly imagine...he will be sorely missed by all of us in SW Florida. My condolences to his family and friends. Sleep well my friend.
Joyce Crevier
May 27, 2012
Thoughts and prayers and my sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Sordoni and family... and George's three brothers. They were wonderful to work for and cared about the Commonwealth Tel. Co. family of which I belonged 44 years. Sorry you are gone George.
May 27, 2012
To the Sordoni Family. We were so sorry to hear of George's passing. We are so grateful for the many years we had together in the Telephone Co. You all have our thoughts and prayers. Clayton and Betty Williams
May 27, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 26, 2012
I just heard of George's passing. Please know he was a good friend (of Bill W too) and I will miss hm. God bless to all of You. Sincerely Joe L (Loftus)
Name Withheld
May 26, 2012
George would have hated the idea of an online guest book but would have agreed because he'd have cared more about the grief of those mourning him. My life was brighter with you in it, and profoundly darker now without.
Jeffrey Miller
May 26, 2012
I was saddened and shocked to hear of George's passing. He helped countless individuals during his time with us, never asking anything in return. I will miss him. Godspeed George
Jeff Miller Naples, FL
May 26, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about George. Have a lot of good memories of George. George will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May what ever God you believe in bless and keep you all.
Bert Stefanowicz and Betsy Stefanowicz Holland
Harry Schooley
May 26, 2012
It is with shock and sadness that Lon and I learned of George's passing. Although we did not know him well, we appreciate greatly all that he did for Wyoming Seminary in his many years of service on the Sem Board. Our hearts are with George's family and all who knew and loved him.
Tom Wildenhaus
May 26, 2012
From the Members and Staff at Olde Florida Golf Club our thoughts and prayers are with the Sordoni family.
May 26, 2012
REMEMBER MEMORIES are what bring us ROSES in DECEMBER. God is our strength. Call Out.
Sarah Forgie
May 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sordoni family!! My dad Chip Forgie was a cousin to George. Chip passed away 5 yrs ago. Enjoy the memories....
Sarah Barnard Forgie
J Elliott
May 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers tothe whole Sordoni family. I knoew the family through my uncle who worked for years at Sterling Products. Many happy memories from time spent at Sterling Farms.
Tom High
May 25, 2012
Those of us who were fortunate enough to have George in our lives know what it is like to have a true friend. There are very few people that have impacted my life so dramatically. Who's got it better than us? You will be missed but remembered often and fondly.
Barbara DeWitt Smith
May 25, 2012
My sisters and I went to Day School and Mrs. Stroud's dancing class with George and his brothers. His parents and mine were good friends, as well. George played a part in my recovery, for which I shall be eternally grateful. Vaya con Dios, George.
Michael Mattern
May 25, 2012
Sorry to hear about George. He was a heck of a third baseman on our Forty Fort little league team. I've always had fond memories of your entire family.
Michael Mattern, Duxbury, MA
Tony Giardina
May 25, 2012
Andrea, Sarah, Sam, Nick, Abby... I am so sorry for your loss. George helped so many, including me. I was so sad to hear of his passing. I will continue to think of him with fond memories.
Deb and Elliotte Arthurs
May 25, 2012
Your Dad will always be with you in your memories...and we know you have wonderful memories......thinking of you, Sam, and your family
Nettie Hourigan Maguire
May 25, 2012
"Tribute on the Passing of a Very Real Person"...anonymous
People are of two kinds
And he was the kind I'd like to be.
Some preach their virtures
And a few,
express their lives by what they do.
That sort was he.
No flowery phrase or
Glibly spoken words of praise
Won friends for him.
He wasn't shallow
But his course ran deep.
And it was pure, you know the kind.
Not many in life you find.
Whose deeds outrun their words so far.
That more than what they seem
They are.
Thank you George, for being a kind neighbor, friend and person. We are all richer for having been touched by your life and lessons. Blessing to all my beloved Sordonis. I will always have wonderful memories...
May 25, 2012
Andrea and the Sordoni family. I am very sad to hear of George's passing . He was a wonderful caring man , he helped many people over the years myself being one of them. I know that your faith in god and family will sustain you through this sad time . You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Danny Blaine Harvey's Lake
May 25, 2012
He must be with God he is such a wonderful person like the rest of your family. J Kiwak
Carole Mazza
May 25, 2012
Although I have not seen George in many years, time cannot erase the fond memories I have of him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Marilynn Summers
May 25, 2012
My family grew up with the Sordoni's. We lived a block away from their home and we rember Georgie in such warm ways. I was Steven Sordoni's age and recall so many times that we chatted at Sordoni Contruction area as kids. My brother is a Wyoming Seminary Alumni who knew him and anyone who knew George respected him tremendously. Our hearts go out to his family.
Eileen Sherin
May 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family. George was a very special man his kindness to my family was something we will never forget. He will be greatly missed.
A Friend
May 25, 2012
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.”
R.Allen Lewis
May 25, 2012
I only knew George through meetings, when he spoke, this message was loving , thoughtful and helped more people then he ever knew. He will be dearly missed. by all who knew him, but especially me. R. Allen Lewis, Bonita Springs, FL
Frank Weppner
May 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Beline & Family
May 25, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy for Your loss.
Bobby
May 25, 2012
Thank you George for teaching me a new way
Trish Heil
May 25, 2012
I am so sorry for yor loss. A wonderful man to be so proud of.
Michael Reidlinger
May 25, 2012
Andrea, Sara, Samantha, Nick and Abby, my deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy for your terrible loss. I wish I had some words to convey that would be of some comfort but I know from experience that in situations like this, there are no such words. If there can be some measure of solace, rejoice in the fact that the world is a better place for your husband and father having been in it. I have and always will miss him tremendously and all of you will be in my prayers always.
Peter Lauderbaugh
May 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Sordoni family during this tragic time.
May 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family Sarah Kroski Exeter, Pa.
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
May 25, 2012
Andy and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. May George rest in peace.
May 25, 2012
My prayers are with you as you grieve for Andrew. In the tradition of the Sordoni family, he was a generous community builder.
Anne Paye, R.S.M.
Helen Bogdon
May 25, 2012
Andrea and family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man great husband and father and will be remembered for all the people he helped and he made this world a better place and will never be forgotten. He is your anglel now and will always be watching over you all. I will keep you all in my prayers.
May 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Sarah Kroski Exeter, Pa.
Scarpetta Family
May 25, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Sordoni family. We wish them peace and solace. George's spirit will never leave the countless numbers he deeply touched.
Judy Gomba
May 25, 2012
Sorry to hear of George's recent passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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