"Henry", "Herky", 93, Cairnbrook, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2024 surrounded by his three daughters. Born on April 6, 1930 in his home in Cairnbrook. He was the son of Paul and Aloysia Bestvina. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 52 years Joan; and multiple siblings Mike (Bus), Margaret, Paul, Ann, Betty, Veronica, Vince, and infant sister Mary. Survived by children Susan, Louise (Tom), Connie (Mike); sister Joann (VA); brother John (NV); sister-in-law Barbara Bestvina (OH); brother-in-law Boyce Ross (Central City); step daughter Kathy Fox (John); multiple nieces and nephews, especially Peter, George (Michelle) and Tom Spinelli, who he loved and treated like his own; great nieces and nephews and godchildren. George was a 1948 graduate of Shade High School where he excelled both academically and athletically. A United States Army Veteran, a former coal miner who ended his career as a Federal Mine Inspector, a former member of the Shade Central City School Board, and a 2010 inductee of the Somerset County Baseball Hall of Fame. George loved trout fishing, billiards, bowling, dancing and old time music. A devoted Catholic, George was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist. He was a wonderful father, everyone's favorite uncle, and was always willing to help his friends and neighbors. His love and pride for his family, especially his three daughters was undeniable! The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Windber Hospice for their compassionate and loving care to him and his family during his time at home. Donations to Windber Hospice are welcomed and encouraged. Friends will be received 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel (St. John the Baptist) Father Aron Maghsoudi, Celebrant. Committal McGregor Cemetery. Graveside Military Rites by Central City VFW Post. Complete obituary can be viewed at www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree.
An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
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Orders placed in:
January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
June - December
Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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