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BORN
1937
DIED
2023
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655 East Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
George Lill Obituary
George J. Lill Jr., 86, husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Maple Shade Senior Living, Nesquehoning. He was the husband of Ann Marie Rose (Pisklak) Lill.
Born on Thursday, June 24, 1937, in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late George J. Sr. and Angeline (Koin) Lill. George was a 1956 graduate of the former Summit Hill High School, and he served honorably in the U.S. Army.
He retired as the service manager from Kovatch Ford in Nesquehoning, and had worked at the former Rogers and Frantz's garages in Lansford, and the Grand Army Cemetery in Summit Hill.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of the Panther Valley, Summit Hill.
George and Ann Marie enjoyed golfing and were longtime members of the former Mahoning Valley Country Club. George also participated in the Senior Golf League at White Birch Golf Course.
He helped Don Miller Jr. and Joe Breslin Racing as a race car mechanic.
George and Ann Marie spent many wonderful winters in St. Augustine, Florida, with their many snowbirding friends, golfing, fishing and enjoying a late afternoon vodka martini with friends.
Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife of 62 years, are a son, George P. Lill, and his wife, Karen, of Schnecksville; a daughter Kathy, wife of Mark Throne of Bethlehem; a brother, Harry Lill of Summit Hill; three sisters, Roseanne, wife of Steve Lukash, and Marie, wife of Richard Boyd, both of Summit Hill, and Lorraine Pazo of Bath; two grandchildren, Emily, wife of Greg Sheehan of Yardley, and Adam Throne of Bethlehem; a great-grandson, Grant Sheehan; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by a brother, Michael Lill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of the Panther Valley, 462 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill. Interment with military honors will be at Grand Army Cemetery in Summit Hill. Call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua.
Memorials in his name can be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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11 Entries
jan gulden
August 16, 2023
To Ann Marie,Our warmest thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. We are so sad to hear of George's passing.
May you find comfort in remembering the times of gladness you shared together and may GOD grant you his peace, love and healing now and in the days ahead.
Karen and Jan
Frank santo
August 12, 2023
Anne Marie,
I´m sorry to hear this news, the last time I saw you two Georgie was as usual the life of the party, even though we didn´t see each other often I always considered Georgie and of course his brother Harry as
My good friends.
God Bless
Frank Santo
george w michalick
August 9, 2023
Ann Marie. Our sincere condolences. George was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. God Bless.
George & Anna Marie Michalick
frankizzo
August 9, 2023
Never met a personality like George Lill had, I really enjoyed when he talked to me, didn´t even worry about the car and that was why I was there in the first place. Very good guy, Frank Izzo
Dan Rickert
August 9, 2023
Working with George (at Kovatch) was an education.
.....I have only good things to say about those years.
Stan Oozalek
August 9, 2023
Ann Marie. Please accept our most sincere condolences. George was a very good man and a man of integrity. May he rest in peace forever.
Stan and Bette Ogozalek
Will Derby
August 7, 2023
George was a great guy and a really good golfer. I always found him to be a
good conversationalist and interesting friend. It's sad that he has to leave us so
soon. He will be missed.
Beverly Sheridan
August 7, 2023
Sorry to hear abt George. He was a happy go lucky guy
Grateful
August 5, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Bill & Marie Heffelfinger
August 5, 2023
Condolences Ann Marie on George´s passing. George was really nice person so sad to hear of his passing. Bill & Marie.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
August 1, 2023
You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran
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Aug
14
Calling hours
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Joseph's R.C.C. of the Panther Valley
462 West Ludlow Street, Summit Hill, PA
Aug
14
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
St. Joseph's R.C.C. of the Panther Valley
462 West Ludlow Street, Summit Hill, PA
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E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. - Tamaqua655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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