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1935
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2025
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George “Sam” Brydon Obituary
He was born in Slippery Rock on Sept. 23, 1935, to Harold Ralph Brydon and Olive Pearl Carothers Brydon.
He married Nellie Esther Causer on June 20, 1953. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2013.
Sam was a lifelong member of Slippery Rock United Methodist Church. He attended Jerusalem Christian Church in Greenville, Pa.
Sam went to diesel mechanic school and worked as an equipment operator for C&K Mining and then as a strip mine foreman and landman for Adobe Mining. He was a certified reflexologist in his later years.
He was a reader, an avid card player and an excellent cook. He was a devoted husband and father whose happiest times were spent with his family. He was well known for his kindness and quick wit.
He was a member of F&AM Lodge No. 603 of Grove City.
Survivors include four children, S. Joseph Brydon (Denise), Rebecca S. Coyer (Ronald) and Elizabeth A. Dickey, all of Slippery Rock, and Melissa L. McCloskey (Jerry), of Greenville; nine grandchildren, Rachel Stadler (Paul), Megan Horn (Graham), Thomas Coyer (Amanda), Katie Forse (Tom), Adam Brydon (Jessica), Alex Brydon (Alex), Jacob McCloskey and Cassidy McCloskey; seven great-grandchildren, Lucian, Genevieve, Eilidh, Rowan, Fergus, Kamryn and Sophia Jo.
He was preceded in death by his wife; granddaughter, Karilyn "Kari" McCloskey; son-in-law, Robert "Mouse" Dickey; brother, John Brydon; and sister, MaryAnn Opitz.
BRYDON - The family of George Samuel "Sam" Brydon, who died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home, with son-in-law, Jerry McCloskey, pastor of the Jerusalem Church of Greenville, presiding.
Interment will follow at Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA 16101.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ernie and Gwen Stadler
December 8, 2025
We are so very sorry for the loss of dear "Pa". He will forever be missed and in your hearts. He was a lovely sweet man.
With sympathy and care,
Ernie and Gwen
Amy J Bailey
December 6, 2025
I had the great pleasure of taking care of sam for the last several yrs at OM. The sweetest kindest soul. He will be deeply missed
Randall (Jess) Richards
December 1, 2025
I work for Sam at Adobe mining he was a good Foreman my thoughts go out to the family
BETTY JO FELSING
December 1, 2025
So sorry for the loss of you father. You have my sincerest condolences. May God comfort you all in your time of need. Prayers for you all.
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Mark & Tiffany Bell
December 1, 2025
Joe, Becky, Bath and Lissie and families, our sincere condolences for your loss. Uncle Sam was always so wonderful to be around!
Tina Taggart
November 30, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends. Sam was such a sweet kind man.
With deepest sympathy.
Neil & Deb Gettig
November 30, 2025
Our heartfelt and sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear father. He was a kind and caring gentleman
LaRae Scheidemantle
November 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss! You have my deepest sympathies! LaRae Scheidemantle
Randa Clark DiMaria
November 27, 2025
My sympathy to everyone
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