Michael D. George, Sr.

Michael D. George, Sr., 82, of Avoca peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre. He was born in Avoca March 12, 1942 and was the son of the late David and Mildred (Clifford) George.

Mike was a member of the Queen of Apostles Parish Church, Avoca. He was a graduate of Avoca High School, class of 1959 and was the proud owner of the famous Green Bay Packers colors, Mike George Service Station in Avoca for 49 years before officially retiring December 29, 2017. If you were ever driving through Main St, you'd be sure to see him pumping gas and laughing with his customers. He dedicated his life to not only his customers, but the community of Avoca. He was a founding member of the Avoca Jolly Boys, a member of Rainbow Rod and Gun Club, past president of the Avoca Lions Club, and initiated the annual Lions Club Christmas Light Project in Avoca. He was a regular member of the West Side Social Club and was recognized as "Man of the Year" on March 17, 2018 during the inaugural St Patricks Day celebration for his lifetime of service to the residents of Avoca.

Mike cherished spending his weekends up the cabin with his grandsons, brother Ned, and longtime friend Billy; sharing his love of hunting with all those around him. If he wasn't up the cabin, you could find him making his rounds at the local social clubs, but his favorite place to be was with his family. He loved nothing more than spending time with his daughter, Chrissy, grandkids, and great grandkids. His favorite title was "Pop". He will be greatly missed by all of us, but we know he was greeted with open arms by the love of his life, Kay, his daughter, Janice, and son, Michael.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Catherine (Soroka) George, his son Michael George II, and his daughter Janice George, along with siblings David George, Thomas George, Joseph George, Mary Ann Sowa, Martin George, Donald George, and Theresa Marie Pollard.

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Scatena, of Avoca, his grandchildren; Michael George III, and Jonathon George; Jessica Baiera and husband Andrew Reynolds, John Baiera III and wife Becky, and Elizabeth Baiera and fiance Trey Piscitelli; Louis Scatena, Jr. and partner Katie Kretsch, Alyssa Scatena and fiance Jamie Colarusso, and Eric Scatena and partner McKenzi Divers; and his nine great grandchildren Michael IV, Tiara, Brandon, Evie, Max, Olivia, Jamison, Bobby, and Bella. Also surviving is his brother Ned George of Avoca, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many cousins.

Mikes family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, his beloved niece Dr. Tina George, Dr. Nicholas Ierovante and Jennifer Rebar, CRNP, and Allied Hospice of Wilkes Barre for their excellent care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be may to the Avoca Hose Company, 740 Main St., Avoca, PA  18641.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00am at Queen of The Apostles Parish Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with Fr Phillip Sladicka officiating. Friends may call on Friday evening November 29 from 4-7pm at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Interment will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetary, Avoca.

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