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Obituary of George Spahr, Jr. , 83

Name of Deceased George Spahr, Jr.
Age 83
Date of Death 11/19/2010
Date of Birth 02/14/1927
Funeral Home Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral Service

George Spahr, Jr., 83, of Boalsburg died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Centre Crest.

Born February 14, 1927 in Newberry Township, York County he was the son of the late George E. and Grace L. (Cousler) Spahr.

George was a Navy veteran of WWII; he was discharged from Great Lakes Naval Station, IL in 1947. He was employed by the former Miller McVeigh Ford in State College. In 1966, he received General Motor's Legion of Leaders Award. He was a member of the Harris Township, the Dover Township and the Manchester Lions' Club.

He is survived by a daughter: Kelly Kilmer Hall (Tom Hall) of Lyons, NY; two sons; Randy (Brenda) Spahr of Lancaster, Doug (Phyllis) Spahr of York Co., two brothers; Barry E. Spahr (Karen) of Manheim, PA and Wayne R. Spahr (Pauline) of Brooklyn, NY, one sister; Lorraine Nickey of Spring City, PA; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Luella Gurtizen and a son, Craig Spahr (Nancy, surviving).

Friends will be received on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the funeral home.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Manchester Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in George's name may be made to the Harris Township Lions Club.

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.