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Isabelle George Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Edward; her parents, Marie and Joseph David, and eight siblings. Born on 8/23/1911, she was the oldest daughter of 13 children of Lebanese immigrants. She married Edward George, founder of Tangier Restaurant, in 1938 and had eight children: Edward (Cindy), David (Rita), Alice Viviano (Tony), Paula Thomas (Sam), Mary Jane Thomas (Tony), Linda Zamora (Danny), Robert, Sandra Boarman (Dan). She also leaves behind brothers, John (Marci), Raymond, Tom, and Robert (Carolyn), and sister-in-law, Carol David (Paul). She will be deeply missed by her 35 loving grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren. In addition to raising her large family, she managed the office at Tangier Restaurant for 40 years. She was a devout Catholic who cherished her years as a parishioner at St. Vincent Parish. She loved to play cards, listen to beautiful music, and make wonderful meals for all who came to her home. She had an open heart for everyone she met and was loved and admired by those who knew her even for a short time. She worked diligently and without fanfare all of her life to provide care and guidance to her large family. She approached her death with humility, grace and dignity, always maintaining her most cherished role in life, that of mother and grandmother.
We are so grateful to her amazing caregivers, and also to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service for everything they did to make Mom's last months comfortable and surrounded by her family.
Calling hours will be at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd., Fairlawn, on Thursday, January 17, from 3 until 8. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service on Ridgewood Road and to St. Vincent Catholic Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Isabelle George
Joseph D. David
January 10, 2023
My Dear Aunt Isabelle, you are always in my prayers. With respect, love and wonderful memories I remain your loving nephew, Joseph David
Joseph David
January 10, 2022
My Dear Aunt Isabelle:
Our Lord blessed you with a long life and beautiful family. And though we miss you deeply and mourn your passing, we are comforted by the knowledge that you are resting peacefully in Our Lord´s loving arms. And, now reunited with departed loved ones, your blessed soul bears witness to Our Lord´s enduring promise: no pain, no suffering, no tears.
God Bless You,
Your loving nephew, Joey
Joan Marie Riley
January 19, 2013
Dear Robert, Ed, Cindy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dear Mother. May you cherish the beautiful memories that she has left you with and find comfort in the love of so many friends and family that surround and support you.
I am saddened that I am not able to be there with you but please know that I hold you in my heart with love and prayers. Joan Marie Riley
Joni Ungashick
January 19, 2013
Raymond, Bobby, John and family...Please know my short time of knowing Isabelle was very impressive. She was an amazing person and I truly enjoyed waiting on her and talking with her when she would come in to TJ Dillon's. You all have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Joni Ungashick
cheryl smith
January 18, 2013
Linda and danny...Hello this is cheryl smith ...I am so sorry to read about the loss of your mother..My heart and thoughts go out to you...I lost my mom on dec 5...I know how you are feeling....
Joe & Teresa Latona
January 18, 2013
Dear Ed & Family; Our deepest sympathy.
January 18, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to the entire George Family for the loss of such a special woman.
I only met her once at Tony and Janie's wedding but, I see the womderful woman, mother, role model she was. Look at the wonderful and loving children she blessed by her example. She was a legant who will live on forever in her children and Grandchildren.
May she rest in peace.
Yvonne Joseph - Marzano and family
January 18, 2013
Dear George Family,
Our deepest condolences to all. We have such lovely memories of Isabelle and she enjoyed Mike's Turkey Tetrazzini! A remarkable lady. May the love and peace of our Lord-Jesus be upon and around you. Sincere, Linda and Mike Nay
January 18, 2013
Sandy and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you today. Isabelle left a beautiful legacy of many productive and wonderful children.Her values and kindness will live on through you. Nora Houser
January 18, 2013
Dear George Family - may you find comfort in the warm and loving memory of Isabelle. We are thinking of you and praying for you during this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy and love,
Laura Malenas, Matthew Hoover, Eddy and Peter Hoover
Toni (Beatty) Twiggs
January 18, 2013
Ed, Robert and families, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing and not surprised that she lived to be 101. I remember her well from working in the Cabaret Room in the late 70's. God bless you all.
Toni (Beatty) Twiggs
Jennifer Logan DiGirolamo
January 17, 2013
Love, Denise's little sister, Timmy, and The Prochnow's. May God be with you.
A Neighbor
January 17, 2013
longevity is a blessing from God. (Psalm 90:10) May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bonnie Lalos
January 17, 2013
When I worked with Mrs. George I was in the banquet office with Sarah Mong and we enjoyed her so much and a bunch of us took her to a Brown's game and ha such a wonderful time. She told us it was her first professional football game and she so enjoyed it. My memories are so special I will always enjoy my memories.She is just a very beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers to your familes.
vince falcone
January 17, 2013
Bob, sorry to hear about your loss. I guess I never got to meet either of your parents, but nonetheless, may God be with you. vince falcone
Tom and Nancy Syraughn
January 17, 2013
you have our sincere sympathy. Earl and Rosann Straughn were Tom's parents. Toe was married to Earl's sister Sally. You have a wonderful family.
Rhonda Strode and Micaela Stewart
January 17, 2013
Ed, Cindy and Family;
You have our deepest sympathy.
John Sarvis
January 17, 2013
Our family lived next door to the Georges, and The Phillip George family became dear friends of ours still. I remember “Aunt Isabelle” and the beautiful grounds of her “estate” on Portage Path she so graciously allowed us to play on. But a particular day, while we were using some words that she didn't like, and we had no business using at our age, she summoned us to the stoop on the side of the house, and proceeded to sprinkle red cayenne pepper on our tongues. She then told us that the heat we felt and tasted was from the Devil, and the words we were saying were his, and we should remember the fire that those words brought, and never use them again! What a lesson to a little kid! I am 52 years old now, and I will always remember the lesson taught to me by “Aunt Isabelle”. That memory is so stuck in me, that every time I taste cayenne pepper I now remember her words fondly!
Pat Armour
January 17, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.My prayers are with you.
Ron and Audrey Borchert
January 17, 2013
May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort. Sending our caring thoughts to you.
don and theresa eberwine
January 17, 2013
my wife and i have many fond memories of tangiers.may the George family find peace in their memories of MRS.GEORGE.
Carol Mallorey Downing
January 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all - I know what a wonderful mother and grandmother has left you. Time spent with Ms. George was priceless - from her "cage" in the kitchen, balancing to "the penney" everytime, those beautiful twinkling eyes and that ever mischieveous smile - I will remember her always with affection. She was a Mom to anyone who had the priviledge of knowing her. God Speed Ms. G
January 17, 2013
Dear Alice and Family, How very blessed your mom was to have such an amazing and large family. She was truly wealthy to have had so much love in her life. She seemed to have such a wonderful influence on you and your children and grandchildren. God Bless her and you for having had her in your lives. Love, MaryAnn and Gaspare LoDuca
ANGELA BURLEY
January 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 17, 2013
My sincere codolences on your loss of s great matriarch! What a great life and heritage. David Borocki
Brenda Hartney
January 17, 2013
My heart is broken to find out of her passing ,My deepest sympathy to the family .I will forever remember her warm inviting smile when u walked through her door .I will cherish the talks we shared in my heart forever. She left so much in every persons lives that she crossed paths with here on earth
Howard Mallorey Jr.
January 17, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to the George family. Mrs. George was truly a remarkable woman, filled with tender kindness, generosity, and undying compassion in all she endeavored. Mrs. George touched so many lives, mine own included, providing a lifetime of inspiration beyond words. I will always have fond memories of her and my childhood growing up in the Tangier. May God be with you all and comfort you in your loss.
January 17, 2013
Robert
So sorry to hear about your mom
Your friends at the Chowder House
Susie & Ed Heatherly
January 17, 2013
To the George Family, Our sympathy & prayers goes to all of you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace with her loved ones. God Bless her and your family.
John Morton
January 17, 2013
Ed, I'm deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Brenda Mitchell
January 16, 2013
Dear Linda, Dan & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you. She was a real sweetheart.
-Brenda Mitchell
Pat Norment
January 16, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the family.
Alex, Laure, Alex IV, and Daniel Agbay
January 16, 2013
I will always remember how warm she was to me when I stayed at the house after helping my cousin Danny move to Akron, shortly after he was married to Linda. God rest her soul and bless the George family.
Shannon Jones
January 16, 2013
My condolences go out to the Boarman family who has given me an awesome friend Marissa who will continue to carry out Isabelle's generosity and caring personality. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Shannon, Maddie & Molly
Joseph David
January 16, 2013
To All My Dear Cousins in the George Family
Judy and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother and my dear Aunt Isabelle. She raised a beautiful family and left all of you a wonderful legacy of life's lessons and values. I will remember her always.
With Love To You All,
Joseph David
Dan and Christine Ternosky
January 16, 2013
Dear Linda, Dan and Family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. GOD Bless her. 101! What stories she could tell of the beautiful life she led. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you my friend,
Anthony Agliola
January 16, 2013
MY BLESSINGS.
Anthony Agliola
January 16, 2013
MY BLESSINGS.
Wendy, Tim and Dylan Seikel
January 16, 2013
To the entire George Family,
May God be with all of you doing this very difficult time. Isabelle has touched many people with her kindness and tenderness not to mention she was very fiesty. Everyone will be on our thoughts and prayers. She was an amazing woman.
Aldona and J.B. Titus
January 16, 2013
Janie and Tony and family,
Our prayers and love are with you and
your glorious mother. Now she is your angel.
Wendy Seikel
January 16, 2013
To the Entire George Family,
Wow what a wonderful woman! Truely one of the most caring and thoughtful woman that I have ever met. She touched my life with just her smile.
May God be with you in this very tough time.
Mary Anne & David Frye
January 16, 2013
Dear Cousins,
Sending you our deepest sympathy. We have many fond memories of Aunt Isabelle. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless,
Tom Carone
January 16, 2013
To the entire George Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
Donna Nattans
January 16, 2013
Condolences to my cousins as you go through this difficult time. May you find a measure of comfort knowing that she is at peace and among her family. God bless and comfort you at this time.
Betty Wilson
January 16, 2013
To the entire George family. My deepest condolences to you all. Mrs. George was a very remarkable woman. I always admired her energy and tireless work ethic at Tangier. I hope you find comfort during this time knowing that she lived a fulfilled life.
Michael ,Patty, Tony and Rachel LaRocco
January 16, 2013
Dear Ed and Cindy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories together as you celebrate a LIFE well lived. God be with you.
marie carroll
January 16, 2013
So fortunate to have your mother all these years. My sincere sympathy to your entire family.
Pat Selby
January 16, 2013
Isabelle was one of the most beautiful, kind persons I have known. I will miss and always remember her, and her wonderful family.
Donna Amendola
January 16, 2013
Dear Jen & Family,
We are praying for you and your entire family at this difficult time. You have a Guardian Angel.
Love, The Amendola's
January 16, 2013
Dear Jen & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. You have a special guardian Angel. Praying for you and your entire Family.
The Amendola's
Shirley A. Finney & Family
January 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 16, 2013
My dear family and friends - It was always a joy talking with Isabelle and family members. I first met her through her dear brother, Fr.Joseph David, when he served our Parish, St. George, in Uniontown, Pa. for 11 ys. until his sudden passing in 2009 I served as his secretary during time. I became acquainted with a number of family members and am friends to this day. MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. ISABELLE WAS VERY SPECIAL. I KNOW SHE IS AT PEACE AND REUNITED WITH HER LOVED ONES. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
SYLVIA ROGER
Jen Catalano
January 16, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May all of the beautiful memories you shared help ease your pain and provide comfort. Thinking of you.
The Woidke Family
Mike Kelley
January 16, 2013
Your family has my deepest sympathy. Your mom was a great and valued friend to my mom. Now she and Julia can have coffee in Heaven.
Mike Kelley
January 16, 2013
Your family has my deepest sympathy. She was a great friend to my mother. Hopefully she can have coffee with Julia in Heaven.
Angela (Bulso)Wood
January 16, 2013
To Susan and the entire Goerge Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of such a special grandma. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
January 16, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to the entire George family. Mrs. George was a true Lady very kind and considerate of others.
I will always remember her.
Sincerly
Kelly Givens Byers
January 16, 2013
Dear family, Bill, Paul and I are are so sorry to learn of Aunt Isabelle's passing. We have such wonderful memories of her. She was quite a woman -smart, witty, fun and a blessing to know. God bless all of you during this sad time. We will keep all of you in our prayers. I'm sure she is smiling down at us from Heaven-
Love, Anita, Bill and Paul Castora
January 16, 2013
Dear George Family,
I have been so blest and honored to have known your mother. May you find peace knowing that she is now in the arms of the Lord and in the loving arms of her mother, whom she cherished, loved and adored. She will remain in
our hearts and minds forever. God bless you all.
Tony George
January 16, 2013
My condolences go out to all my cousins as you say goodbye to Aunt Isabelle. I remember her fondly from when I was a busboy at the restaurant all those many years ago.., her kind words and always asking me how I was doing. She led a full and bountiful life, truly a life well lived and now resides with the church triumphant. God Bless you all at this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Rizos-Guist
January 16, 2013
To the family of Mrs. George,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye and honor this wonderful lady. The gift she has given you for all the years is immeasurable.
May her memory be eternal.
Philip George Jr
January 16, 2013
My sincere condelence and sympathy to the entire George Family! My fondest memories living next door in the Carriage House as a child, growing up with Aunt Isabelle was quite the experience. If my mother wasn't watching us, Aunt Isabelle was!After a few summers we nick'named her The General! I guess it was because she loved all of us and life so much!! Thanks for all the great memories Aunt Isabelle !! We will all miss your tender care and love you gave to all !!
Anne Berrodin
January 16, 2013
Dear George Family,
I am sorry for your loss of your wonderful mother. May she be at peace. I will remember her and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Anne Steinmetz Berrodin
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