George R. Warnett

1934 - 2017

George R. Warnett, 83, of White Oak, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. He was born Aug. 22, 1934, in New York City, N.Y., the son of the late George V. and Marie Piscotty Warnett. He served in the Army, and graduated from New York University. He worked as a field engineer for Lockheed-Martin until his retirement, and volunteered six years for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Westchester, Pa. George was an amazing, incredible dancer and was one of the original members of American Bandstand, and a member of the former Bandstand Alumni Club. He is survived by his fiancee, long time love and dance partner, Patricia Capar, of White Oak; daughter, Dawn (Jeffrey) McFarlin, of McKeesport; brother, Donald (Iliana) Warnett, of New York City, N.Y.; grandsons, Jason Warnett, of Largo, Fla., Christopher Formica, of Downingtown, Pa., Taylor McFarlin, of McKeesport; and granddaughter, Noel McFarlin, of McKeesport. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah A. Bruce; brother, Richard Warnett; and sister, Alice McDonnell.
A service was held Saturday at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Burial followed.
Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.