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George Zook, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, December
10, 2010 at Landis Homes in Lititz.
He was the
husband of Marilyn E. Huhn Zook, with whom he celebrated 64 years
of marriage this past October 20th. Born in Lititz, he
was the son of the late Herbert and Laura Amer Zook.
George will be
lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kathleen Nestlerode of York,
and Cynthia and her husband, Dr. Stephen Wurst of Manahawkin, NJ,
and seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Emily, Kate, and Peter
Nestlerode, and Benjamin, Andrew, and Lauren Wurst, and four
great-grandchildren, Nicolas and Emma Witzke, Haley Bauer, and
Kaitlin Wurst
George had
worked for the former Lancaster County National Bank, now Wells
Fargo, for 38 years. He was a member of St. Peter's United
Church of Christ in Lancaster for more than 70 years. A real
people person, George enjoyed being a tour guide in Lancaster
County and with Ridgeway Tours, traveling throughout the United
States. He enjoyed Lancaster County history, baseball,
particularly the Phillies and the former Philadelphia Athletics,
and was a Penn State football fan. He especially loved spending
time with his grandchildren.
A US Army
veteran of World War II, George served in the Pacific Theater in
the Bouganville and Philippine Campaigns as a Technical Sgt. He
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart twice for
wounds received in combat as a Platoon Leader.
Friends will
be received on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 11:30 AM to12
Noon at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 816 Buchanan Avenue,
Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Memorial Service to follow at 12
Noon, the Rev. Bonnie Hollinger officiating. In lieu of flowers,
please make contributions in George's memory to St. Peter's UCC
at the above address, the Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 E.
Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543, or to Hospice of Lancaster County,
685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an
online condolence, please visit:SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F.
Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661 |
