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George F. Lian

George Lian Obituary

LIAN, George F.
Age 88 and former resident of Olean, NY, and longtime resident of Tifft Ave. in Horseheads, passed away Thurs., Aug. 26, 2010, at the Manor at Bethany Village. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads on Sat., Sept. 4, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. Burial service with military honors will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Those wishing may also remember George with memorials to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. Remembrances and condolences may be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for George Lian

17 Entries

John & Gail Gibson

September 3, 2010

We can't go through our home without seeing Uncle George. From our wedding album with the heart felt photos to the portrait of Hal Holbrook reprising Mark Twain. His kindness to others, sweet nature and of course his humor made all those around him better.

Paul Hart

September 3, 2010

Chris and the Lian Family:

I was so saddened to read of your Dad's passing. I met your Dad through the Elmira Kiwanis Club where he was a long-time member of the House & Reception Committee. Before he joined the club he would attend meetings as the Star-Gazette's photographer and take pictures of our high school Athletes of the Month. No one had his personality and sense of humor. He was a GREAT AND GOOD MAN in every sense of those words. He will be sorely missed.

God bless you and your family.

Craig Gibson

September 1, 2010

I'll always treasure the times spent with my Uncle George. A sweet man, and a joy to be around.

Deb Brenzo

August 31, 2010

George was a very talented Photographer but what I will miss most is his great sense of humor.

Joyce and Dave Gray

August 30, 2010

George was the photographer for our sons wedding. He always had a smile on his face and brought joy to everyone he knew. We were also fortunate to live accross the street from him for a while on Tiff Ave. He was a wonderful neighbor, and friend.

John Stein

August 30, 2010

I remember George working for the Star Gazette when I was a Police Officer in Elmira. He had the warmest and most sincere smile on anyone I ever met. He was an asset to humanity and his profession. It was and honor to know him. God Bless him.

Tina Marshburn

August 30, 2010

Chris and family, I am sorry your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing George. He was one of a kind. My prayers and sympthaies are with you during this time of sorrow. Attorney Donald Mustico's Paralegal

Tim Spencer

August 30, 2010

Was fortunate to run into George a number of times covering stories when I was at WENY. He always had a smile and a funny story to tell. God just gained a great photographer.

Dick Dalton, Postmaster

August 29, 2010

Came to know George while serving as Postmaster in Elmira. He was present at many Post Office functions & news events.

Mark Fleisher

August 29, 2010

George was a wonderful photographer, and also a friend and colleague for many years. I will miss his zany humor, sincere generosity, and warmth as a person.

Debbie Ellison-Fecht

August 28, 2010

I remember my dad, Johnny Ellison, speaking of Mr. Lian fondly. He will be missed by many.

August 28, 2010

I am sure my special
friend that you are united with you lovely wife Pam. Farewell dear friend.
Bob Keller

August 28, 2010

George was Mr. Reliable when it came to getting photos at the LPGA Corning Classic. Ready, willing and able to shoot any time and on hand every day all day during tourney week. His wit and sense of humor and his participation in a steady stream of banter and laughs with his "sidekick" Sy Leveen will live on in memory with all who worked in the Media Center. God rest him and God bless his wonderful family.
Al Donnelly

Herb & June Manson

August 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

ROBERT FRUTCHY

August 28, 2010

HAVE MANY GOOD, AMICABLE MEMORIES OF GEORGE AT THE CORNING CLASSIC LPGA TOURNAMENTS. VERY UPBEAT, LAID BACK, GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR! HE WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND "OTHERS" I AM SURE.

BOB FRUTCHY

Steve and Cody Usselman

August 28, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sidney S. Graubard

August 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of being in front of George's lenses, on more than one occasion. If my memory serves me correct he took my first picture for the Star-Gazette. I always enjoyed running into him when he was not retired & then in his retirement years. George was one of the finest persons I ever knew. My heartfelt condolences goes out to his family & friends for their loss.

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