Obituary for Richard James George
Richard J. George, 92, passed away peacefully in his Gibralter home on Monday, May 6, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bowers, he was a son of the late James H. and Minnie (Grim) George, and the devoted husband of the late Ardell C. (Stoyer) George, who passed in 2001.
As a young man, Richard worked at the Reading Railroad, and later the Reading Bus Company, as a bus driver. He then joined the US Army, serving bravely during WWII in the 4th Infantry Division. Upon discharge from the service, Richard became a skilled carpenter, working for Kenneth Reitz, Potteiger Construction and Burkey Construction, before retiring.
He was a member of St. John’s UCC Evangelical Church on the Hill in Gibralter, and was an original member of the Reading Chapter of the Boomadeers. More than anything, Richard loved to spend time with all of his children. But he also enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing and building things with his hands.
Richard is survived by his daughters: Jane L., wife of Philip Neri, Mohnton; and Lori M. George, Reading; as well as eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Ann, a granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Neri, brothers William, John, Mark, Claude and David, and sisters Mae Mervine, Mabel Weider, and Anna Schein.
A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11am at St. John’s UCC Church, 57 St. John's Road, Birdsboro, followed by burial with Military Honors at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 10-11am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John’s Church at the address above.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
As a young man, Richard worked at the Reading Railroad, and later the Reading Bus Company, as a bus driver. He then joined the US Army, serving bravely during WWII in the 4th Infantry Division. Upon discharge from the service, Richard became a skilled carpenter, working for Kenneth Reitz, Potteiger Construction and Burkey Construction, before retiring.
He was a member of St. John’s UCC Evangelical Church on the Hill in Gibralter, and was an original member of the Reading Chapter of the Boomadeers. More than anything, Richard loved to spend time with all of his children. But he also enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing and building things with his hands.
Richard is survived by his daughters: Jane L., wife of Philip Neri, Mohnton; and Lori M. George, Reading; as well as eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Ann, a granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Neri, brothers William, John, Mark, Claude and David, and sisters Mae Mervine, Mabel Weider, and Anna Schein.
A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11am at St. John’s UCC Church, 57 St. John's Road, Birdsboro, followed by burial with Military Honors at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 10-11am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John’s Church at the address above.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.