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George Edsall Obituary

CARLISLE George Albert Edsall, 72, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at home. Born June 28, 1939 in York, he was the son of the late Omah Frank and Edna Estelle (Messersmith) Edsall. George was a member of Tresslercare foster care from 1977 to 2004 and received the foster parent of the year award in 2000. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, family picnics, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving George are his wife, Patsy A. Edsall; 10 children, Ken Edsall, Jeff Watts, Darlene Bitting, Tim Watts, Sherry Calamia, George Warner, Linda Ordo, Tim Warner, John Watts, and Kandie Hartman; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lil Cane and Connie Greer. Along with his parents, George was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Tom Edsall; and sister, Charlotte Tortorici. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, Inc., 4100 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109, with Chaplain Bryce Stone officiating.

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Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 28, 2012.

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Joe Ordo

May 5, 2012

Hey George,
You will be missed by so many people. There will never be another George Edsall. You brought up one of the greatest women I have ever met, my wife Linda, who never would have been who she is without your guidance. Again, you will be so missed, and we all love you.

Eric Ordo

May 2, 2012

I appreciate you helping me when I needed it most, I will miss your talks, your laugh, and your humor. We all miss and love you grandpa! RIP

Linda Ordo

May 2, 2012

R.I.P Dad! I love and miss you so much. I hope you know how loved you truly were loved if there was ever any doubt. And Dad I wish I had told you this before, but it takes a hell of a man to step up and be a dad to six kids with the woman you fall in love with, when it hurt you so so much that you could not be with your own kids.Thank you for being my one and only Dad. And thank you for always being there for me and my family. I will miss our talks, even when you would try to get me going on political views. I really could use one of our talks to help me through this Dad. I will forever miss you. I know you are finally no longer in pain and that gives me comfort. And the fact that you are with your family you loved and missed for so long. I hope you are at peace now. Love you Dad!

travis bitting

May 1, 2012

grandpa, i miss you so much. i love you with all of my heart. im so glad your no longer suffering. it was so hard seeing you that way. now your in heaven eating crabs and fishing. i know we will see each other again. i love you

May 1, 2012

I was privilaged to have met George and Patsy not too long ago. I enjoyed the short time that I did spend with them and I pray for all of his family and wish them well during this difficult time. Fondly, Deb Mosch

Kelly Nelson

May 1, 2012

I am blessed and honored to have known George and pray that you'll all find peace and comfort in memories of him.

May 1, 2012

uncle george, we will miss your happy smile and the joy you gave to so many people with love christina prieto

Patsy Edsall

May 1, 2012

George,I MISS YOU, but I know you are in a better no more suffering. Rest in peace. LOVE YOU Pat

Patsy Edsall

April 30, 2012

George, I love you and will miss you I guess God has your mansion ready. You said when he has it ready he will call you home. Love You Always your wife Pat

Karen Odom

April 30, 2012

Mr. George I will miss seeing you and having our talks about anything from the weather to how my kids were doing. I will never forget the trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and the "worm family". You always the most giving and loving person I have ever known. Thanks for being a "grandpa" to me and my girls. I will forever grateful that I knew you. Rest in Peace big guy love you.

Lisa Locklear

April 29, 2012

Uncle George, though you and my mom missed out on growing up together, I have a feeling that you, Uncle Tom, Uncle Richard and my mom are all together making up for all those lost years. My mom has to be smiling from ear to ear every day with the three of you to make her laugh. Have fun catching up and may the love and peace of God wrap around the four of you like the warmth of the sun and every now and then, give those of us still in this world a little ray of your sunshine because you are all missed and loved.

Tony Tortorici

April 29, 2012

RIP Uncle George. May you now find peace and rejoice with your brothers and sisters in heaven. My Mom will be welcoming you with open arms.

Love your Nephew,
Tony Tortorici

Xena Watts

April 29, 2012

I miss and love you grandpa!

Xena Watts

April 29, 2012

Miss You And Love You Grandpa!<3

Sherry Calamia

April 29, 2012

May your spirit soar high ,
And your finally at peace!
Love you,
Sherry

Roxann Lentz

April 29, 2012

RIP Uncle George you were always so kind and loving..and the part that I loved best is when I would go visit Dad at his resting place and I would see flowers that I knew neither Dana, Mom or I put them there I always knew it was you and Pat that put them there and Thank you for that it always warmed my heart..Peace be with you, keep your siblings in line up there, which I know that is a lost cause..until we meet again love you give Dad a big hug and kiss and please tell him I love him...You will be missed...Love You!!

Sherry Calamia

April 28, 2012

God has laid you down to rest , taken your pain and relieved you from its prison ! Now your with the Heavens above finally in peace with all our love

Travis Bitting

April 28, 2012

RIP Grandpa you will always be loved and you will be truely missed. Im so glad that you are no longer suffering. You are in a better place now and we will see eachother again. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me.

jodi silvey

April 28, 2012

I miss you Uncle George! but I know your up in heavan helping my dad plan another ginormous yard sale! love always, your niece, jodi silvey

Jason Bitting

April 28, 2012

We love you grandpa!

April 28, 2012

Will miss you big brother and know you are in a better place and no more suffering. I will miss you

Ruth Blair

Darlene Bitting

April 28, 2012

I hope you are not suffering anymore. I will always miss you and love you.

Kim Watts

April 28, 2012

Love you George u will be truly missed.I'm sure u r looking down upon us all and enjoying your future in heavenly bliss.u were a great father in law.

Darlene Bitting

April 28, 2012

I hope you are not suffering anymore. I love you and will always miss you.

Xena Watts

April 28, 2012

I Love You And Miss You Grandpa! But I Know Your In A Better Place And Watching Over Me

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