George J. Pungratz

George J. Pungratz obituary

George J. Pungratz

George Pungratz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown on Nov. 17, 2025.

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George J. Pungratz, age 92, of Gibsonia, PA, died on November 17, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 4,1933, son of the late Andrew Pungratz and Katherine Tumpa Pungratz. Beloved husband of the late Regina Papinchak Pungratz. Loving father of George M. Pungratz (Denise) and the late David J. Pungratz. Brother of Joe Sestrich and the late Andy Pungratz, Kathy Golden, and Barb Cotter. Proud grandfather of Nicole Wood, Todd Pungratz (Allison), Jennifer Pungratz, and the late Justin Pungratz. Dear great-grandfather of Hannah Wood, Grady Pungratz, and Margot Pungratz. Also survived by his beloved companion for 42 years, Joyce Bowser and her daughter, Crystal Fosnaught (Jason).

Friends received Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10-11 a.m. in Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, where services will follow visitation at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ted Martin officiating.

George was a longtime manager in construction and maintenance for PPG Industries in Harmar. He enjoyed golf, reading, travel, sports, and following all Pittsburgh teams, especially the Steelers.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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