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George Arthur Alcorn

George A. Alcorn, 86, formerly of Jeannette Pennsylvania and Gainesville Virginia, passed away peacefully, surround by his family on January 15, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lyda Carole (Raymaley) Alcorn. 

Born September 17, 1937 in Greensburg Pa., he was the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Millick) Alcorn.

George graduated from Penn Joint High School, class of 1955.  He was employed by the West Penn Power Company for 42 years. George proudly served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves for six years.  He was a member of the Saint Katherine Drexel parish in Haymarket Virginia.

George was an avid sports fan.  He spent many hours watching Steelers football and Penguins Hockey with his friends and family.  In his spare time, George loved to play golf and was a longtime member of Manor Valley Hunting Camp.

Along with his wife, Carole, George is survived by a son John A. Alcorn (Jane); four grandchildren, Katie (Inmar), Andrew (Debbie), Luke, Susie; son-in-law, William Alberter and his brothers-in-law  Benjamin Raymaley,  John Raymaley (Tacy), nephew Craig Raymaley and niece Wendy (Raymaley) Hoffman.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Georgia K. Alberter, in 2018.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family March 2, 2024 from 10:00 am until the memorial service at 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that contributions in George’s name be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Miami, FL 33131, parkinson.org or to the Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America 525 Route 70 West, Suite #815, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

 

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  • Morning Visitation

    Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, New Britain
    241 East Butler Avenue
    New Britain, PA 18901

  • Funeral Service

    Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
    11:00 AM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, New Britain
    241 East Butler Avenue
    New Britain, PA 18901

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