George Gedraitis

1953 - 2018

George Gedraitis, 64, of East Deer Township, formerly of Russellton, West Deer, died Monday, March 19, 2018, at Harmar Village Care Center with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1953, in Osaka, Japan, to the late Joseph F. and Teiko (Yamada) Gedraitis. George grew up in Russellton and was a 1972 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. George served his country during the Vietnam era in the Air Force and served in Okinawa, Japan. He had worked as a graphic artist for Forms and Surfaces for over 21 years. George was a member of the Slovak Club, East Deer. He enjoyed karate, riding motorcycles, sports, current events and history. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Elizabeth J. (Nettles) Gedraitis; his son, George F. Gedraitis, at home; his stepdaughter, Richelle McConville, of Tarentum; three grandchildren; siblings, Susan M. Francis, of Harwick, Gina A. (Paul) McLaughlin, of Frazer, and Joseph A. Gedraitis and Edward A. (Leeann) Gedraitis, both of Springdale Township; and seven nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer, where a blessing service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. James P. Holland officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to The Sunrise School, 550 Aura Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com.