George R. Balsinger

George R. Balsinger, Smithfield, Pa.

     George R. Balsinger, 91 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

     He was born September 17, 1931 in German Township, Pa.

     Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles Balsinger and Lucy Bates Balsinger; wife, Shirley Wilson Balsinger; sisters, Edna Balsinger, Rebecca Barber, Blanche Pierce, Martha Lou Collett, Linda Balsinger and Virginia Balsinger and brothers, Charles Balsinger Jr. and Floyd Balsinger.

     Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Bartko and son-in-law Danny; son, George Balsinger Jr. and daughter-in-law Paula; grandchildren, D.J. Bartko, Tara Stephens and husband Rodney, Carrie Moon and Nathaniel Balsinger; great grandchildren, Travis Smith, Xavier Stephens, Donovan Stephens, Adrianna Stephens and Mia Balsinger; sisters, Ann Ward and Lenora Fitzsimmons; brother, William Balsinger; nieces and nephews and very close friends and neighbors, Johnetta Black and Joanna Graziani and her family.

     George was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran serving as a Corporal and a Medic.

     He was a member of the Haydentown Christian Church and the Haydentown Community Center.

     The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Baker officiating.

     Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa. with Military Rites being accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103.

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