George J. Berger
February 25, 1924 — July 26, 2016
George J. Berger, 92, of Raccoon Twp. died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home.
He was born February 25, 1924 in Universal, IN, a son of the late Leon J. and Emelina (Bohey) Berger.
Mr. Berger served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was an Electrical Supervisor at the former J & L Steel which became LTV Steel for 39 years before retiring in 1984.
Mr. Berger was a member of the First United Methodist Church , Aliquippa, where he had served as a Trustee and on the Finance Committee. He was a member of the former Woodlawn Lodge #672 F.&A.M. Aliquippa which merged with the Bridgewater Lodge. He was a 32 degree Mason and a member of the Scottish rite of New Castle. He was a life member of American Legion Post #0580, Monaca and of V.F.W. Post #8805, Hopewell Twp. He also was a charter member of the National WWII Memorial.
On October 8, 1945, he married Betty Jane Smedley, who died October 16, 2004.
Surviving are a daughter, Diana Berger of Beaver, a son, Paul (Cindy Grese) Berger of Aliquippa; and two granddaughters, Antonia and Janeen Grese.
Deceased are three sisters, Bertha Bartkus, Emelia Offerman and Angel Behling; and a brother, Leon Berger, Jr.
Friends will be received Monday from 2 – 4 and from 6 – 8 at First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 with Rev. Thomas Bonomo officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, Aliquippa. All arrangements are under the direction of Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.
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