Nov 20, 2011 2 min read

Helen J. George, 77, of Republic, Pa. and formerly of Waynesburg, Pa. died at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 surrounded by her family, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Donald George Jr. and Darlyn George, after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 13, 1934 in Wayne Township, Greene County, Pa. daughter of the late Ira C. ‘Hicabud’ and Emma Wise Moore and had resided in the Waynesburg area most of her life prior to moving to Republic.

Mrs. George was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg.

She was a 1952 graduate of Waynesburg High School.

Mrs. George was a former EMT with the Waynesburg V.F.D. and was last employed by U.S. Steel at Cumberland Mine for several years prior to her retirement and was a member of the U.M.W. Local 2300.

She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Post 4793 and the Moose Lodge both in Waynesburg and a former member of American Legion Post 330 Auxiliary and the former Eagles Lodge both in Waynesburg.

Mrs. George enjoyed sewing and the Indian culture and was a regular contributor to the Fayette County Humane Society.

Surviving are her son, Donald E. George Jr., husband of Darlyn George, of Republic with whom she made her home since 2005; a daughter, Linda S. George of Rices Landing; two sisters, Catherine Strawn of Gransbury, Texas and Ilene Tharp of Bethel Park, Pa.; four grandchildren, Donald R. ‘Bobbie’ and Joshua W. George, Amy Keller, Ellie Tomasek; great grandchildren, Chad DeGroen, Laurel and Abigail George; and three step grandchildren, Hunter, Arianna and Brianna Barrow.

Deceased in addition to her parents is a brother, Everette Lee Moore who died in 1997.

Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the RUSH FUNERAL HOME INC., Rogersville, Pa. where a Blessing Service will be held Monday, November 21, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Richard J. Thompson officiating.

Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Fayette Home Care, Uniontown, PA 15401.

Family and friends may view the obituary, send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com