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George Hahn Obituary
George A. Hahn, 88, formerly of Lehighton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in the Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Weatherly. He was the husband of the late Janice L. (Kasten) Hahn, who passed away on Dec. 27, 1996.
Born in Lehighton on Saturday, March 21, 1936, he was a son of the late Clarence and Marguerite (Strauss) Hahn.
Prior to retiring, he was a Dealer Principal at Hahn & Son's Dodge Automobile Dealership, Lehighton.
He served our country with the Army National Guard 165th MP Battalion with nine years of service and was activated during the Berlin Crisis.
George was a member of the former St. Peter's E.C. Church, East Weissport, and was currently a member of Trinity E.C. Church, Berlinsville.
He was an active antique automobile enthusiast/judge and held memberships with the Ontelaunee Region AACA, the Packard Club and the Studebaker Club.
He was also a member of the Lehighton Fire Co., Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co. and the Lehighton Ambulance Association.
Surviving are three daughters, Sharon L. Bowers, and her fiancé, Dale Troxell, of Andreas, Jayne L. Bayer (Gregory) in Florida and Lisa E. Salomon (Neil) of Lehighton; four grandsons; seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Hahn; a sister, Ellen Light; and an infant daughter.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Ovsak Funeral Home, 190 S. Fourth St., Lehighton, with the Rev. Ken Schira and Chaplain Scott Reiman officiating. Interment, Lehighton Cemetery. Call 9-11 a.m. Tuesday. Contributions in his name may be made to Trinity E.C. Church, 4647 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, or the Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences can be offered at ovsakfh.com.
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JAN D GULDEN D. M. D.
March 6, 2025
THANK YOU FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY IN THE U.S.ARMY AND IN THE LEHIGHTON FIRE COMPANY.
Leanne Wechsler
February 24, 2025
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. I became acquainted with George at Trinity E. C. Church. May it help to know that George is now with His Lord and Savior. May God bless the entire extended family.
Debra Krause
February 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edward Solt
February 22, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
February 22, 2025
George, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
John
February 21, 2025
To the family of George sorry to hear of his passing. I bought my first new car in 1970 and few more cars and trucks until they sold the business always gave me a good deal and excellent service. May he rest in peace. Ex customer
Susan & Lester Manwiller
February 21, 2025
My husband and I remember George from the Ontelaunee Region car club. He was a wonderful person. I´m sure your family and friends have wonderful memories of the times you spent together.
Susan and Lester Manwiller
Grateful
February 21, 2025
George,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Phyllis J. Peters
February 21, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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