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GEORGE WALOWICH Obituary

GEORGE J. WALOWICH, 90, died Sunday, July 26, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. Born April 16, 1925 in, South Fork, Pa., he was the son of the late Andrew and Amelia Walo-wich. George worked at Magnavox for 23 years and was a greeter at Walmart for 17 years. He was an Army veteran and a member of former American Legion Post 82. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Walowich; family, Darlene (John) Polk, Barb (Mike) Schott, John Walowich, and Christine Kreider; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ed; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; and one sister. Service is 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior to service. Viewing also from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 29, 2015.

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August 1, 2015

Pap pap i know you're still watching. You kept everyone on their toes and are going to continue. May this part of your journey be peaceful yet exuberant in joyful moments. The memories you have planted live on in all forever. Xoxo

Carolyn Lovell

August 1, 2015

Bonnie, I'm thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you.

Jerry and Bev Davidson

July 30, 2015

Bonnie, so sorry for your loss. Thinking and saying a prayer.

michelle bartsch

July 29, 2015

George was the sweetest and nicest man I got the pleasure of knowing through walmart. always looked forward to are conversations. he will be truly missed

Lisa Thompson

July 29, 2015

So sorry to hear about George and will miss his smiling face at Walmart! Hugs and prayers

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