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George R. Florek

1949 - 2025

BORN

1949

DIED

2025

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William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. - Irwin

521 Main Street

Irwin, Pennsylvania

George Florek Obituary

George R. Florek, 76, of Irwin, died Sunday October 19, 2025. He was born May 28, 1949 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Ignatz and Mary Florek. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Jean L. (Garlow) Florek. George was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict era and was an avid hunter and member of the Saltsburg Sportsman's Club. He very much cared about his family and grandkids. He is survived by his children Lisa (Ron) Angel of Glenshaw, Tammy (Tom) Sullivan of North Huntingdon, and Rob (Romi) Swank of Greensburg; his grandchildren Lauren and Elizabeth Angel, Samantha (Vince) Markilinski, Andrew Sullivan, Nicole (Jon) Kwaczala, and James Harbulak; his great grandchildren Cassy, Charlotte, and Jack Kwaczala; his sisters Elsie McGarry and Lessa Florek; also numerous nieces and nephews. At George's request there will be no viewing. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. The WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Irwin, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Lynda Madigan

October 21, 2025

I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories, we sure in made a ton of them on Chicken Street. Love you all..

Mary McCarthy

October 21, 2025

Lisa, Tammy and Robbie I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy to you all. I remember all the fun times we had at the house.

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