George R. Gresock

1948 - 2023

George Raymond "Zeke" Gresock, 74, of Lower Burrell, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in his home. He was born December 23, 1948, in NuMine, to the late Andrew and Mary (Kuchta) Gresock and had lived in Lower Burrell for the past 50 years after originating in NuMine. He worked as a steel worker for Allegheny Ludlum for 39 years. Mr. Gresock served in the Army with the Second Infantry Division. He was deployed to the Korean DMZ from 1969 to 1970. He achieved the rank of sergeant. He was an altar boy in NuMine from age 8 to 18 at St. Gabriel's Church. Mr. Gresock was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Church of Lower Burrell, as well as a life member of the VFW Post 92, Lower Burrell. Mr. Gresock enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Gavin and Braelie. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pitt Panthers. He loved tending to his lawn, and greatly enjoyed catching up yearly back in his hometown with the "NuMine gang." He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Louise Infanta Gresock; daughters, Shannon (Michael) Krahe, of Lower Burrell, Erin (fiance, Gabe Buzzano), of Lower Burrell; grandchildren, Gavin Bowser and Braelie Krahe; sisters, Madeline Samosky, of Kittanning, Irene Slovinsky, of Ravenna, Ohio, and Helen (Mark) Gett, of Indiana, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Gresock,; and sister, Margaret "Peggy" Sicheri. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m., the time of prayers of transfer, Saturday at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder Street, followed by a Christian funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell. Interment with military honors by the Vandergrift Honor Guard will be private. The VFW will conduct services at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org. www.RusiewiczFH.com.