George Dexter

1939 - 2018

George M. Dexter, 78, of Bradford, formerly of Duke Center, passed away on Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018) at the Bradford Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1939, in Emporium, the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude Markert Dexter.
He attended Eldred borough schools.
On Oct. 29, 1960, in the Eldred Methodist Church, he married Janelle Bailey, who survives.
He was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church. He was known to be a handyman around the house and he also enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre.
He was employed by Fairway Ford for 26 years until his retirement. As well as working at Fairway Ford, Mr. Dexter owned and operated his own garage in Duke Center.
In addition to his wife of 57 years, Janelle Dexter of Bradford, he is also survived by one son, Alan (Amy) Dexter of Bradford; three daughters, Amy (Robert) LaVeck of Gouverneur, N.Y., Anne (Wayne) Pessia of Cochocton, Ohio, and Becky (Gordon) Mix of Clover, S.C.; one sister, Alyce Knapp of Greensboro, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with another expected in April; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Mascho Funeral Home Inc. with a celebration of his life to immediately follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Pessia and the Rev. Robert LaVeck co-officiating.
Burial and committal services will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home Inc.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.