George A. Parker

George A. Parker obituary, Claysville, PA

George A. Parker

George Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. - Claysville on Oct. 28, 2025.

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George A. Parker, 85, of Washington, Pennsylvania, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born on March 15, 1940, a son of the late Charles M. Parker and Veva Jeseph of West Virginia.
George was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Parker; sisters, Clara Riggle and Blanche Orum; his children's mother, Ida R. Parker; two stepchildren, Earl Leroy Klages Jr. and Debra Scott (Klages); and a granddaughter, Brandi L. Byers.
He is survived by his two daughters, Alberta Miller (Steve) and Teresa Heyman (Doc Jones); a son, Jorge Parker; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A public celebration of George's life will be held at a later date at the Polish Club in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Updated service details to be announced.
Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA, 15323. (724) 663-7373 www.youngfhinc.com
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