George E. "Shorty" Stiely Sr.

1934 - 2021

SHAMOKIN - George E. "Shorty" Stiely Sr., 87, of Shamokin (Zerbe Township), passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Rough and Ready, Nov. 27, 1934, a son of the late Harry and Evelyn (Klinger) Stiely.

With only an eighth-grade education, he quit school to help his father on the family farm and care for his siblings. He then worked at Millersburg Shoe Factory before he started Stiely's Garage, in Dornsife, and later moved to its present location in Trevorton. Other businesses Shorty started through the years were George Stiely's Transport and Rigging, Stiely's Rivershore Campsite, Stiely's Toilet Rentals, Stiely's Mobile Home Park and Stiely's Tractors and Tractor Parts.

He was a founder of Line Mountain 4 Wheelers and Florida Flywheel Association.

Shorty was a member of Trevorton VFW, Eagles, of Sunbury, West Cameron Nimrods, Herndon Fire Co. and Lower Mahanoy Fire Co.

Survivors include his children, Butch Stiely Jr. (Joan), Ginger Lahr, Sherry Stiely, Crystal Behringer (Scott), Aude Stiely Sr. (Erika) and Troy Stiely; beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four siblings, Donnie Stiely, Bobby Wertz, Harry Stiely and Paul Stiely. Shorty enjoyed spending time with his best friend "Dog" and horse, Blackie.

He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Gladys Long; 17 brothers and sisters; and the late Doris Long, mother of his children.

STIELY - George E. "Shorty" Stiely Sr., 87, of Shamokin (Zerbe Township). A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, followed by the funeral service at noon, with Pastor Andy York officiating. Burial will follow in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Hunter Station. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George's memory to VNA/Crossing Hospice, 21 W. Independence St., Shamokin 17872.