George Byron Rhoades

George Byron Rhoades, 81 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, rode off into heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, peacefully at home in the loving care of his children and his beloved wife of 44 years Monica (Chervino) Rhoades. His beloved Golden Doodle Grace was by his side, and his prized horse Cisco, was accompanying him as he left his home which he built in 1986.

Born September 12, 1943, in Hazleton, PA, the son of the late Charles and Helen (Reimiller) Rhoades, George was also predeceased by his brother, Charles Rhoades, Jr.

Surviving in addition to his wife Monica are; son, Travis J. Rhoades and his companion of many years Michele Burke; daughters, Caitlin J. Lizbinski and her husband Kevin, and Michele Rhoades and her fiance Jason Kutney; sister, Clo-Ellen Triano, wife of Nicholas Triano; grandchildren, Aidan Rhoades, Lucy Mae Lizbinski, Skye, Angeleigh, and Aubrey Burke.

A 1962 graduate of Hazleton High School, George was a lifetime accomplished carpenter and contractor owning his own construction business known as George Rhoades Construction for nearly 50 years. George greatly prided himself on the quality of his craft, and the integrity of his word to his clients, many of whom became friends. Always a cowboy at heart, George loved his horses and riding with his friends. He was a member of the Mtn. Trail Riders club of Weatherly for many years and spent many hours on horseback. His second love was his little farm, where he spent most of his free time when he wasn't working. Another of his loves was collecting model trains over many years.

George was proud of his heritage, and maintained membership in the Pulaski Club and Y.M.P.A. Association of Hazleton. George served honorably in the United States Army during the Bay of Pigs as a dog handler which fostered his love of animals. He was also a social member of many local Legions, and fire companies. He was a good friend to all he met and had quite the sense of humor. George was a member of St. Matthew's Church of Weatherly.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, 8255. (570-427-4231

A celebration of Georges Life will take place on April 3, 2025 at 7 o'clock P.M. from Zion Evangelical Congregational Church 51 North Locust Street Hazleton Pennsylvania 18201.  Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until the time of services.

Memorials in George's name to:

Carbon County Animal Shelter

63 Broad Street

Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com