George Oancea

George Oancea, 86, fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of July 28, 2017, at Ganton's Countryside Care Center, Jackson Michigan, after a long illness. George was born on July 25, 1931 in Petea, Romania to the late Ilie and Vesalina (Oltean) Oancea. Before moving to Michigan, he was a long-time member of St. George Romanian Orthodox Church, Canton, Ohio, and a member of the Parish Council. He received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, a B.S. degree in Education and a Masters degree in Vocational Education from Kent State University. He taught in Elyria, OH, Minerva, OH, Canton OH City Schools and retired as a Supervisor of Vocational Education from Canton City Schools in 1993. He was a member of the Stark County, OH and National Teachers Associations. He was also a member of Stark County Association of Realtors, State Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He was a Realtor with Dove Realty, Marks & Taylor and Cutler Real Estate. George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Sherban) Oancea of Jackson, MI; three sons and two daughters-in-law: James (Sheryl), Pataskala, OH; Rev. David, Grass Lake, MI; Timothy (Lori), Beverly Hills, MI; five grandchildren: Ana Maria, Zachary Gerald, Alexander James, Jonathan David and Stephanie Kay. Also surviving are nieces Doina Misin, Violeta (Nelu) Blaj, nephews Nelu Oancea and Gheorghe Oancea, all in Romania, and their children. Also surviving are niece Cindy (Rick) Sponseller, North Canton, OH; nephew Jack (Connie) Austin, Waddell, AZ, and their children and grandchildren. In addition to parents, George was preceded in death by sisters Maria, Victoria, brothers Ilie and Florin, sisters-in-law Jeni and Marioara, and nephew Florinel. A Wake Service (Saracusta) will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, July 30 at Dormition Monastery, 3389 Rives Eaton Rd, Rives Junction, MI, following the evening Vesper Service at 5 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 31, at 10 am also at Holy Dormition Monastery, Rev. Fr. John Konkle officiating. Following the service, a memorial lunch will be served in the monastery dining room. After the meal, burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, Vatra Romaneasca, 2522 Grey Tower Rd., Jackson (Grass Lake Twp.) MI at approximately 1:30 pm. Memorial Tributes may be made to the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, 2535 Grey Tower Rd., Jackson MI 49201 and Holy Dormition Monastery, PO Box 128, Rives Junction MI 49277-0128.