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George Lessig Obituary


George H. Lessig, 57, of Palm, formerly of Boyertown, husband of Denise M. (Norman) Lessig, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Elizabeth (Swinehart) Lessig and the late George H. Lessig.

George was a forklift operator at Knoll International and Cherrydale Farms for 16 years.

He loved playing and collecting guitars, working on webpage design and, when he was younger, he enjoyed motorcycle riding.

Surviving, with his wife and mother, is brother, William Lessig, husband of Melody; sisters: Shawnee Keglovitz, wife of Joe, Sherry Lessig, and Sharon Douglas; and several nieces and nephews.

Services and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929.

Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville, is in charge of arrangements.

View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Sep. 27, 2015.

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Sherry Lessig

September 29, 2015

My brother you will be missed and you are loved even though we didn't see each other that often..... You are with Dad now so rest in peace....
Love You Always,
Your Sister Sherry.....xoxoxo

Shauna Oberholtzer

September 27, 2015

No matter where you are in the world... At this very moment know that someone loves you. I love you.

Shauna Oberholtzer

September 27, 2015

Time... time is our enemy.... Time is our friend... we all wish for more time... May you be at peace now Uncle Georgie. Love you always and wish you had heard it more. Xo

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