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George Yuhas Obituary
George B. Yuhas Jr., of Harveys Lake, entered eternal rest on Monday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. His beloved wife, Karin Schreyer, passed into eternal life April 30, 2014.
Born in Old Forge, he was the only son of the late George and Anne Kolcun Yuhas. George was a graduate of Old Forge High School class of 1961 and he proudly served our country with the United States Army. George was very intellectual, and he was an accomplished stock investor. People who knew George often said he had a keen sense of humor. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. George was very kind, polite and generous to his family, friends, colleagues and even strangers. He will be deeply missed by his family at Harveys Lake.
Surviving are two sons, George Erik, Taylor; and Kurt, Harveys Lake; numerous and devoted friends.
A private funeral will be held in St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, 140 Church St., Old Forge, by the Rev. Eduard Shestak. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Old Forge.
Memorials in memory of George may be made to St. Nicholas Church.
Arrangements and care by the Semian Funeral Home LLC, 704 Union St., Taylor.
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Penny and Ron Engle
April 30, 2021
Our sympathy to the family of George. He was a good friend and neighbor. Kept me informed about all that was going on at the lake. We will miss him.
Ken Graham
April 9, 2021
If I was in the army, George was the kind of guy that would always have your back. I got to know George through my sister Jane in Canada. Sometimes he stayed with my parents, who were the soul of the Earth, and George fitted right in. George had the vision to see through injustices in government and business. He was an independent thinker who thought of others and always had a common sense solution. You couldn't ask for a better friend.
Shannon Jenkins
April 8, 2021
I´m so very sorry to hear this sad news, George was a kind soul and very kind to my Dad and stepmom! He always tried to help and very gracious with his found treasures he had! I will hold the gifts he gave me with the most sincere memories! You will never be forgotten..
Helen Barcza
April 8, 2021
We met George 53 years ago in Manhatten. In his Carmen Gia he drove to our Canadian log cabin, cottage, family homes, and canoe trips with 2 couples and 2 dogs. We stopped into Harvey's Lake and the Poccono Race track where we toured a Jim Thorpe Mansion. George often called for medical advice before his many surgeries. Two months ago, George told me that he lived his life according to his Father's principles.He said he was truly Blessed that he had a good life knowing that he did whatever he could to help others in need. We will miss talking to you. What a wonderful good man and how lucky we were to know you.
Ed Kowalski
April 8, 2021
George was a great and funny person, I enjoyed all my conversation's with him, He will be missed.
Cheryl Laubenstein
April 8, 2021
all though we didn´t talk much we always waved and spoke from time to time in passing. He was a lovely man who loved life. George will be missed at the lake. now he and Karen can enjoy the rest of eternal life together.
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