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Thomas D. George, 74, of Frackville, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa.
Born in Shenandoah on September 29th, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Alberta (Hassler) George.
Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and then went on to work 40 years at A&E Hanger in Ringtown. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville. He was sports fan, having rooted for the Yankees, the Red Sox, the Phillies, and Cowboys. Thomas was a kind, gentle, and loving man who enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved his Basset Hound – Gus.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John George and 2 nephews, John & Chris George.
He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Sharon (Tutko) George, 3 sons, Scott George with Dawn – Frackville, Thomas A. George with Sherry – Frackville, and Craig George with Jenna – Brockton. 11 grandchildren; Austin, Brayden, Gabriella, Gemma, Storm, Zane, River, Lilee, Devlin, Tyler, and Brandon, along with several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 5th from 9 to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Scripture Service held at 11am by Pastor Carl Shankweiler. Private burial will follow services in Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
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