George "Gobel" Shish

George "Gobel" Shish obituary, Rural Valley, PA

George "Gobel" Shish

George Shish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carson/Boyer Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 14, 2025.

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George "Gobel" Shish, 70, of Creekside, passed away on October 13, 2025 at the Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born on May 11, 1955 to George and Gloria (Swanson) Shish in Kittanning, PA.
Gobel worked for Season-All and Thermoguard before starting his own construction business. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking. Gobel loved Reese Peanut Butter Cups and collecting M&M memorabilia. His dog, Gabby, was his cherished friend.
Gobel is survived by his brother, Edward Shish of Indiana; sisters, Sandra (Alan) Stiteler of Shelocta and Sue Ann (George) Yeager of Plumville; nephews, Nick Shish and Brandon Stiteler; niece, Rachael (Stanley) Toy; and a great-nephew, Nickoli Shish.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary "Bounce" Shish.
As per Gobel's wishes, funeral services will be private and have been entrusted to the Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc. of Rural Valley.

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