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George Van Pelt Obituary
Age 81, of East Sparta died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 18, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alva and Ardina (Seabolt) Boggs. He was an East Sparta resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran where he had been a POW for three years. He retired from Ohio Power, where he was known as "Pappy", in 1990 after 34 years of service. He was a member of Isaac L. Kenny American Legion Post #244 East Sparta, a former 4-H advisor and a founding member of the Tri-County Trail Association.
Preceded in death by one daughter, Bridget Kaminsky; numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Ellen E. (Mossor) Van Pelt; six children and spouses, Ken and Donna Van Pelt of Pennsylvania, Cindy Gill (Jeff) of East Sparta, Douglas Van Pelt of East Sparta, Susan Scipione of Ft. Myers, Fla.; Scott and Margie Briggs of East Sparta, Terri and Ed Willard of East Sparta; five grandchildren, Nicole Van Pelt (Ray), Tyler Gill, Kevin Van Pelt, Joseph Briggs, Benjamin Briggs; two great-grandchildren, Mattison and Parker Spitza; one brother, Al Van Pelt of Canton; one sister, Tiny Pastore of Youngstown; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home with Mike Malavite officiating. Interment in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Tri-Co. Trail Assoc.
Kreighbaum-Sanders
330-484-2525
www.sandersfuneralhomes.com
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Nicole Van Pelt
February 29, 2012
To my Grandma Ellen:
So many things go through my mind when I think of my Grandpa. He taught me so many life lessons and watched me make mistakes, but he never judged me. He was the greatest person to talk to and the greatest Grandfather any girl could have. You have made him so happy and I am so proud to call you Grandma and Great-Grandma!! I love you so much and I love my Grandpa with all my heart and soul! I miss him so much but I know I have yet another beautiful angel watching over me and my children!!
-Love your favorite Granddaughter :)
Pat Graham
February 26, 2012
Ellen and all; You have my thoughts and prayers. George will always be missed by all that knew him for he was always so thoughtful and inspirational to all that knew him. Very few people had the gift of friendship, humor and wisdom that George always gave so freely. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Pat
February 24, 2012
Ellen , Sorry to hear about George. He will be a friend missed.
Dave & Sandi Binder
February 24, 2012
Hi Ellen & family. Sorry to hear of George's passing. We did have lots of good times with George & all the horses. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. Vi in Florida.
Cindy Krumm
February 24, 2012
We will miss you George. Thanks for helping to make Tri-Co Trails an organization that continues to promote trail riding in our area. Your contribution of time, energy and wisdom will be missed.
February 23, 2012
So sorry to hear of George's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Laurie Ramey
February 23, 2012
So sorry to hear of George's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Larry and Charlette McGill
Mary Weaver Cohen
February 23, 2012
Doug and Family: My condolences on your loss.
Donna Mathias
February 23, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy, my husband Jim worked at Ohio Power with George, the two of them can now share stories again. George will be missed by all who knew him.
February 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of George's family. He was a great guy.
Darrell and Sue Zantene
Cyndi Gardner
February 22, 2012
To all the Van Pelt family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cyndi Gardner and Chelsea Southall
4-H Western Wanglers
Jacklyn Willis
February 22, 2012
George was always an inspiration to me and his advice I will always honor. I will dearly miss our talks. He was a Beautiful person inside and out .My prayers go out to the whole family ... He will be deeply missed. Loved him dearly...
February 22, 2012
Our prayers go out to the whole Van Pelt family
and may GOD give you peace during this time of
sorry.
John and Opal Bailey , Apache Junction AZ.
Brenda Holub
February 22, 2012
My Thought and Prayers are with the whole Van Pelt family! Your Father was Loved by many..So many memories I have charished for years!
Harry (Sonny) and Sue Jones
February 22, 2012
To all the VanPelt family,
You have our deepest sympathy. George was a great guy. We have many fond memories of riding with him in Tri-Co. He will be missed.
February 22, 2012
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was a member of Tri-C and met George through the organization.
Blessing to you and your family!
Carlyn Toth
Annette Fitzgerald
February 22, 2012
My condolences to the Van Pelt Family!
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