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IN LOVING MEMORY OF George W. Baney
George W.
Baney
Nov 4, 1927 — Mar 5, 2005
George W. Baney's Obituary
George W. Baney, 77, of Potters Mills, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at his residence.
He was born November 4, 1927 in Warriors Mark, PA, a son of the late Clyde W. and Emma Snare Baney
On October 10, 1960 he married Kathryn V. Graham who preceded him in death on February 3, 1991.
Mr. Baney served in the U. S. Navy from January 18, 1946, until his discharge as a Seaman Second Class on March 14, 1947. He served on the USS Antietam CV-36. He earned a World war II Victory Ribbon.
For 17 years Mr. Baney worked as a forklift operator in the food service division at Penn State University, retiring in 1990. He also worked as a shop foreman and bus driver for Fullington Bus Company, and later as a van driver for Miller-Reese Bus Company in Centre Hall.
George enjoyed being a part of many organizations as is evidenced by his membership in the following: The Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 143 Lewistown, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 1600, State College, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Lodge 3138 in Lewistown, the American Legion Post 287, Milroy, the V. F. W. Post 9575 in Potters Mills, the Millheim Fire Company, the Brooklyn and City Fire Companies in Lewistown, and the Yeagertown Fire Company.
George especially enjoyed hunting and woodworking.
He is survived by a granddaughter, Cindy Gummo Puff of rural Centre Hall; four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers; two step-daughters, Nancy G. Koch Walls of Kulpsville, PA and Laura Kaye Koch Dorman of Blanchard, PA , and a step son Fred G. Koch.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter Rose Mary Baney and a granddaughter Cathy Gummo.
Following his wishes, there will be no public visitation. A celebration of his life will be held the Potters Mills VFW Post 9575 on sat March 12, 2005 from 1 - 4 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuenralhome.com.
He was born November 4, 1927 in Warriors Mark, PA, a son of the late Clyde W. and Emma Snare Baney
On October 10, 1960 he married Kathryn V. Graham who preceded him in death on February 3, 1991.
Mr. Baney served in the U. S. Navy from January 18, 1946, until his discharge as a Seaman Second Class on March 14, 1947. He served on the USS Antietam CV-36. He earned a World war II Victory Ribbon.
For 17 years Mr. Baney worked as a forklift operator in the food service division at Penn State University, retiring in 1990. He also worked as a shop foreman and bus driver for Fullington Bus Company, and later as a van driver for Miller-Reese Bus Company in Centre Hall.
George enjoyed being a part of many organizations as is evidenced by his membership in the following: The Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 143 Lewistown, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 1600, State College, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Lodge 3138 in Lewistown, the American Legion Post 287, Milroy, the V. F. W. Post 9575 in Potters Mills, the Millheim Fire Company, the Brooklyn and City Fire Companies in Lewistown, and the Yeagertown Fire Company.
George especially enjoyed hunting and woodworking.
He is survived by a granddaughter, Cindy Gummo Puff of rural Centre Hall; four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers; two step-daughters, Nancy G. Koch Walls of Kulpsville, PA and Laura Kaye Koch Dorman of Blanchard, PA , and a step son Fred G. Koch.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter Rose Mary Baney and a granddaughter Cathy Gummo.
Following his wishes, there will be no public visitation. A celebration of his life will be held the Potters Mills VFW Post 9575 on sat March 12, 2005 from 1 - 4 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuenralhome.com.
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