George E. Kolessar, Jr.

George E. Kolessar, Jr., age 83, of Smock, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at his home.

He was born on September 5th, 1939 in Brownsville, PA

Son of the late George E. and Dorothy (Oestrich) Kolessar, Sr.

George graduated from Redstone High School Class of 1957.   He served in The United States Navy on The USS Topeka as a Third Class Radar Man.  George loved his Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed watching them play.  George owned and operated OK Body Shop with his uncle at Searights Crossroads for many years.  He then worked for Kwik-Fill on Route 40 in Uniontown for more than 25 years.

George was also an avid demolition derby driver.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife:  Barbara Marie (Guy) Kolessar

George is survived by his three children:

Frankie Guy and wife Michelle

Theresa Moser and husband Christopher

Gwen Shoaf and husband Brian

seven grandchildren:  Kaylee Cutwright; Kameron Shoaf and wife Emiley; Kallyer Shoaf; Jasmine Moser; Nathaniel Moser; Cody Moser; and Mia Moser

one great-grandchild:  Evelyn Shoaf and a great-grandson on the way in February.

three sisters:  Betty Barfield; Janet Hawkins; and Dolores Robertson

Also survived by many special nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in The Dearth Funeral Home 35 South Mill Street New Salem, PA on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8PM.  Additional visitation will be held on Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 121 Walnut Hill Road Uniontown, PA from 10:00AM until 11:00AM.  A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM with Pastor Jim Engel officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be accorded by The Hopwood AMVETS Post #103.

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