George Machay, 62, of Tuscarora, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec.17, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Ruth Ann (Kleinhagen) Machay, to whom he was married 33 years.
Born in Pottsville, the son of the late George and Leona (Yarnall) Machay.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by Huss Contracting of Andreas.
George, was a member, past president and fire chief of the Tuscarora Fire Company and served as a volunteer EMT with the former Tuscarora Ambulance Association. George was an avid mechanic
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children, Lori A. Young and her companion Nathan Shrift, Dawn M. wife of Albert Clouser and Donald M. Knoblauch, all of Tamaqua; a brother, Kevin and his wife, Georgianne of Tuscarora; and seven grandchildren, Levi, Kennedy and Hope Young, Rachel, River and Brooklyn Knoblauch and Gavin Clouser. Many nieces and nephews also survive George.
Private Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Memorials in his name to:
Tuscarora Fire Company
P.O. Box 19
Tuscarora, Pennsylvania 17982
Online registry or a fond memory of George may be left by visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com