1945
George
2021
George H. Neumann Ii
March 4, 1945 — May 11, 2021
George H. Neumann, II, father, brother, opa, companion, formerly of Lewistown Valley Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, surrounded by his devoted family at home in East Penn Twp., Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 76 years of age.
Born Sunday, March 4, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late George H., and Margaret (Fravel) Neumann. George was also predeceased by his beloved wife Sally A. (Rathbun) Neumann on April 23, 2012; sister, Roxanne Ford; brother, Dennis Neumann.
Surviving are son, George H. "Chip" Neumann , III and his wife Gina of Lehighton; daughters, Sally A. "Missi" Kupetz fiancée of Benjamin Baggett of Binghamton, NY, Kimberlee J. Frable wife of Thad R. of Lehighton, Heather L. Mellor fiancée of Steve Kuba of Hazleton; sister, Diane Bereczsky of Springfield , OH; ; grandchildren, Salvatore "Torey" , Antonino "Nico", Brody, Brielle, Stosh, Seth, Shelby, Morgan, Chase; great grandchildren, Gracie, Gretchen, Stosh, Seth, Graelyn, Emma, Aaron, Carter.
In addition George is survived by; companion of 8 years, Aleta K. Paul with whom he resided, her children, Kristen Hope wife John Witcofsky, Karen (Hope) Kistler and her husband Jeffrey, Jason Hope and his wife Sarah; Aleta's grandchildren, Liv Anna, Theo Ephraim, Macey, Paige, and Addison.
A graduate of Shawnee High School in Ohio, George was farm manager for Koch's Turkey Farms of the Lewistown Valley from 1982 through 2018. He was a poultry specialist. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Tamaqua F&AM Lodge #238, social member of the Lehighton Legion.
George's priorities were work and family. He was a devoted husband, companion, and father; however, he reveled in the role of grandfather, affectionately called "Opa". True to his Ohio roots, George was an ardent Ohio State Buckeye fan. George also enjoyed boating with his family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 15, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Rev. Darryl Kensinger to officiate.
Interment will occur at a later time in Odd Fellows Cemetery of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in George's name to:
Tamaqua / Carbon American Cancer Society
33 West Ridge Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Sunday, March 4, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late George H., and Margaret (Fravel) Neumann. George was also predeceased by his beloved wife Sally A. (Rathbun) Neumann on April 23, 2012; sister, Roxanne Ford; brother, Dennis Neumann.
Surviving are son, George H. "Chip" Neumann , III and his wife Gina of Lehighton; daughters, Sally A. "Missi" Kupetz fiancée of Benjamin Baggett of Binghamton, NY, Kimberlee J. Frable wife of Thad R. of Lehighton, Heather L. Mellor fiancée of Steve Kuba of Hazleton; sister, Diane Bereczsky of Springfield , OH; ; grandchildren, Salvatore "Torey" , Antonino "Nico", Brody, Brielle, Stosh, Seth, Shelby, Morgan, Chase; great grandchildren, Gracie, Gretchen, Stosh, Seth, Graelyn, Emma, Aaron, Carter.
In addition George is survived by; companion of 8 years, Aleta K. Paul with whom he resided, her children, Kristen Hope wife John Witcofsky, Karen (Hope) Kistler and her husband Jeffrey, Jason Hope and his wife Sarah; Aleta's grandchildren, Liv Anna, Theo Ephraim, Macey, Paige, and Addison.
A graduate of Shawnee High School in Ohio, George was farm manager for Koch's Turkey Farms of the Lewistown Valley from 1982 through 2018. He was a poultry specialist. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Tamaqua F&AM Lodge #238, social member of the Lehighton Legion.
George's priorities were work and family. He was a devoted husband, companion, and father; however, he reveled in the role of grandfather, affectionately called "Opa". True to his Ohio roots, George was an ardent Ohio State Buckeye fan. George also enjoyed boating with his family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 15, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Rev. Darryl Kensinger to officiate.
Interment will occur at a later time in Odd Fellows Cemetery of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in George's name to:
Tamaqua / Carbon American Cancer Society
33 West Ridge Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George H. Neumann Ii, please visit our flower store.
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