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George Starkey Obituary
Born in Mahanoy City, he was a son of the late Walter and Helen (Rajkowski) Starkey.
He served 33 years in the state educational system and was a Army veteran.
Also surviving are a son, Todd and wife Kim; daughter, Lynne, wife of Dan Nicholas; brothers Walter, Joseph and Ronald; and sister, Helene.
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for George Starkey
chick chiginsky
October 15, 2011
i grew up with george. he was a year younger than i so we didn't really travel in the same circles. as we got older we got closer, but as we got older, i began to envy george. he had it all, looks, brains, athletic skills and a great singing voice. i often wonder how far he would have gone in the entertainment field if he chose to go there.
knowing george and his family as i have, i am certain his passing will be grieved by many.
rest in peace, george, now you sing with the angels.
chick
John Manson
October 14, 2011
I remember playing piano for Mr.Starkey's voice lessons, and acting with him in community theatre. He was a nice man and I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with him. My throughts go out to Todd and his family.....John Manson, Orlando FL
Becky and Tom Becker
October 14, 2011
Lynn,
Tom and I send our sympathies to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
October 13, 2011
George and Carol and their children were wonderful neighbors, and we shared living next door to each other from 1975 until they moved to the Lancaster area. AT least we kept in touch via e-mails and we followed the tragedy of Lydia's illness and then that of George. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with Carol during this continuing difficult time. Your children and grandchildren have had a very special man as father and grandfather, and I am hoping that all those good memories sustain you all and that looking back you remember the joy. God is with you in all the love that is being shown to you. Love from Frieda and Dave Bailey
Ron/Carol Bjorseth
October 13, 2011
George was, indeed, a very special man. He possessed a quiet dignity and a deep faith that enabled him to love God and accept life's blue skies as well as the dark clouds. His admirable love for you, Carol, and his children was immeasurable and without limitations. You are blessed to have shared his life for 54 years. We pray that the good memories of years past and the acknowledged love he had for you will enable you to go forward and carry on his legacy with your children and grandchildren. We love you and will always keep George in a special place in our hearts.
Ron & Carol
Nancy & Dan Butterfield
October 13, 2011
We send our deepest sympathies Carel and your family in this your time of need.
Grorge was a great man of meny talents and gifts he used for work and family and church.
Dan & Nancy
Louie & Pat Cameli
October 13, 2011
We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family in this your time of need.
Louis & Patricia (Kurtz) Cameli
Jayne Peterson
October 13, 2011
In our last conversation George talked about his life and how blessed he has been and how his family has been so suppportive in his time of need. We will miss those long distant conversations but will always remember the wonderful times we shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jayne and Don Peterson
Joan Frick
October 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you all. George was a wonderful man. May God give you the strength you need at this very difficult time. Joan and Walter Frick
October 13, 2011
George had the faith in me to give me my first full time job for NPSD. That latter led to a 30 year profession in Law Enforcement! All my best to his family... I will never forget the faith and belief he had in me !
Shirley Ryan
October 13, 2011
Members of the Mahanoy City High School Alumni Association extend their sincere sympathies to George's family. He is fondly remembered by his classmates (1953) and friends from MCHS.
Shirley E Ryan, President
MCHS Alumni Association
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