George Albert Durst

George A. Durst of Bel Air, MD formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. on July 28, 2014 Beloved husband of Gerry Durst (nee Spalla); devoted father of Dr. George Durst and his wife Phoebe, Dan Durst and his wife Jennifer; proud grandfather of Rowan and Matthew Durst and step grandfather of Rachel and Alexander Burman; dear brother of Donna Wyeth and her husband Tom, Denny Durst and his wife Paulette. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In 1957 George enlisted in the US Air Force where he received training in Morse Code and worked as a radio interceptor.

He received an honorable discharge after 4 years and became employed by Western Electric in Pgh. In 1984 he transferred to Maryland where he worked for Alcatel Lucent until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed golfing and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Relatives and friends may visit at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc. 610 West MacPhail Road Bel Air, Maryland 21014 on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 9:30 am at the St. Mary Magdalen Mission 1716 Churchville Road Bel Air MD 21015. Interment Private. Online condolences at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com