George M Haldeman Sr.

CENTER TOWNSHIP

George Martin Haldeman, Sr., 91, of Center Township, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Beaver Elder Care. He was born October 3, 1925 in West Cornwall Township, Lebanon, PA son of the late Christian Henry and Eva (Graby) Haldeman. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. As a Combat Infantryman, during the Korean Conflict, he received three Bronze Service Stars for combat and awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

George retired from the Tin Mill, Aliquippa Works of Jones & Laughlin Steel. He was a life member of the Center Township VFW Post 1821. George was an avid hunter and member of the International Trappers Association. He enjoyed working in his garden and would often share fresh vegetables with family, friends and neighbors. George was passionate about America’s great pastime baseball and was a loyal Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Family was most important to him as he always loved being around those who meant so much to him. He also loved his faithful and loyal Labradors Yeti and Duncan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by brothers: Christian Haldeman; Phares “Dutch” Haldeman; Joe Haldeman; Earl Zern; and his sisters Marian Frensler; Alice Levengood; and Florence “Flossie” Rittle.

George is survived by his son: George M. Haldeman, Jr., Center Township; four grandchildren: Michael Thunberg; Tia Mathews; Jessica Haldeman; George A. (Kymberli) Haldeman; three great grandchildren: Raeshon and Tevonte Hunter and Ellie Haldeman who will be arriving any day; his brother: Merle Haldeman and sister: Betty Pfiefer.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 23, 2917 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester, (GPS 848 Sunflower Road, adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum).

Military Honors will be presented by members of the Beaver County Special Unit and representatives of the U.S. Army, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A brief funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at 7 p.m., concluding the visitation. Private interment will be in the John F. Kennedy Garden of Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Beaver Elder Care and Gateway Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com