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Edmond Michael George, 91, of Houtzdale, died peacefully with his family by his side at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born in Houtzdale, son of the late Jacob and Emily (Sahlaney) George.
On Oct. 24, 1957, he married Joanne Colose at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg.
He is survived by two daughters, Emily Shylock of Houtzdale and Carolyn Listach and her husband, Patrick, of Spring, Texas; and a son, David George of Madera. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Joseph Shylock and his wife, Angela; Joanna Shylock; Catrina Soto; Jacob Soto and his wife, Hannah; and Emilie George; and three great-grandchildren: Jacob, Liam and Andrew Shylock. Also surviving is a brother, Dr. William George and his wife, Donna, of Harvey, La.; sister-in-law, Edna Mae George of Houtzdale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne George; sisters, Faye Summers and Vivian George; and brother, the Honorable Camille "Bud" George.
Edmond graduated from Houtzdale-Woodward High School in 1950. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-55.
After World War II, Edmond's father started J. George's Gas Station. In 1959, Edmond, along with his father and brothers, transformed the family business into Jacob George Ford Sales, Inc., where he remained active in the business until his last days.
He was also a pillar of his community throughout his career, serving as a mayor of Houtzdale and as a board member for the following businesses and organizations: Mid-State Bank, Houtzdale Municipal Authority, Moshannon Valley School District and Philipsburg State General Hospital.
Fondly known as "Ubby" by family and friends, you could always count on him to be at the Ford dealership on Monday through Saturday, where he displayed an untiring work ethic; however, Sundays were reserved for his world-class shopping trips, where he was seemingly able to discover great bargains for virtually anything. After all, Ubby's famous motto was: "We don't pay retail." The only thing Ubby loved more than his Sunday shopping trips was sharing his findings with his loved ones.
Ubby was kind and enjoyed sharing life's blessings with not only his family, but others as well. He treated friends as family and regularly stopped by friends' homes for a whiskey.
During Ubby's life, he always enjoyed dancing with his wife, Joanne. Ubby now leaves us to join Joanne on the eternal dance floor.
Family and friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale; and from 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with the Rev. Father Johnathan Schmolt as celebrant.
Father Alexander Cadman will lead the committal service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin, following the Mass. The Houtzdale American Legion and Janesville Veterans of Foreign Wars joint honor guard will accord military honors at the cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.