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Obituary for George R. Young, Sr.
George R. Young Sr., 82 years of N. Catasauqua died Sunday August 30, 2015 in his residence. Born in Easton he was the son of the late Wilmer and Beatrice (Wilson) Young. He and his wife Alma (Strouse) Young celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary August 6, 2015.
George was employed as a rigger and master welder for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for over 40 years before retiring. He also had been employed as a guard for Graterford Prison for 10 years before retiring. He was very handy as a carpenter and electrician and helped to build the first roller coaster installed in Dorney Park. George served in the National Guard for over 7 years and was an avid deer hunter.
Surviving with his wife Alma is son George R. Young Jr., brother John J. Young, grandchildren Scott and Brock Dias; Mark Young; Nicole Strunk; Cody Young; great grandchildren Logan, Autumn, Raven, Talon, and Ivy Dias and Allen Young; many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his daughter De lores M. Dias, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua, 18032. His viewing will be from 10-11am Thursday at the funeral home.
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George was employed as a rigger and master welder for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for over 40 years before retiring. He also had been employed as a guard for Graterford Prison for 10 years before retiring. He was very handy as a carpenter and electrician and helped to build the first roller coaster installed in Dorney Park. George served in the National Guard for over 7 years and was an avid deer hunter.
Surviving with his wife Alma is son George R. Young Jr., brother John J. Young, grandchildren Scott and Brock Dias; Mark Young; Nicole Strunk; Cody Young; great grandchildren Logan, Autumn, Raven, Talon, and Ivy Dias and Allen Young; many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his daughter De lores M. Dias, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua, 18032. His viewing will be from 10-11am Thursday at the funeral home.
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Visitation
Thursday
3
Sep
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua
234 Walnut Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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Thursday
3
Sep
11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua
234 Walnut Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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