George Frush

George Dennis Frush Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. George was born June 9, 1932, in Willoughby, Ohio and spent his early life in Painesville where he graduated from Harvey High School in 1950.

George got his first job at the age of 12 when he was hired to pick strawberries on a local farm. He earned five cents for every quart that he picked. As a teenager he worked picking peaches. In 1950, he was hired to work at the Sivon Manufacturing Company in Painesville where he was trained to be a machinist, excelled at his trade, and became the shop foreman. There he designed and built custom-made, one-of-a-kind machinery for a top priority government project as well as other unique problem-solving devices. Following his retirement, George enjoyed a second career as a flea market dealer.

George served in the United States Army during the Korean War, in the 45th Infantry Division known as the Thunderbirds. He quickly rose to the rank of sergeant and served for two years.

Returning to Painesville after the war, George was invited to stay with the parents of an old friend. Arriving after dark at what he believed to be their house in Unionville, George knocked on the door but instead of being met by the elderly couple, he was greeted by a pretty young girl. George had gone to the wrong house, but in doing so, he met the girl next door. That girl was Carol Amos and she would eventually become his bride.

While serving in Korea, George developed a passion for photography. He purchased a camera and took many photos, paying a Korean boy to develop the film in a nearby river. George loved cars and liked to attend classic car shows. He found joy in the open road and his annual summer vacation was always something he planned for months in advance. He and his wife, especially loved to visit Jekyll Island during the lazy days of summer as well as the candle lighting ceremony in Coshocton, Ohio's Roscoe Village every December.

George was a poet who had many poems published in local newspapers over the years. At the age of 92, he published a book of his written works entitled, "Rainy Day Poems."

George was a friend to everyone, and he made a lasting impact on those who crossed his path. He had a deeply rooted faith in Jesus and was a member of the Lighted Cross Lutheran Church in Ashtabula.

George was preceded in death by his parents George Dennis and Ruby Jewett Frush, a brother, Curtiss Frush, and a sister, Ola Marie Frush.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Amos Frush; three children, Pamela Hammond (John) of Harpersfield, Julie Ockman (John) of Jefferson, and Samuel Frush (Wendy) of Williamsfield; two granddaughters, Amy Pohl (Jared Swiger) and Asa Frush; two great grandsons, Caleb Hendricks (Arianna) and Michael Pohl (Brian); and one niece, Kimberly Frush Hilton (Ted) of Centerville, OH.

Private services will be held at a later date and will be later buried in Harpersfield Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio.

Times Past

By George D. Frush Jr.

Remember me tonight in your dreams.

For that is where I dwell when darkness comes.

In a time now long gone

once revered by many,

let us meet there again

soul to soul.

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