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George W. Strubel, 89

January 15, 2026

George W. Strubel, 89, lifelong resident of Strasburg, PA, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Hospital.

Following their first date roller skating at Rock Springs, George shared 62 years of marriage with his wife Joyce P. (Strickler) Strubel before her passing in 2020.

He was born and raised in the Strasburg house he lived in, the son of the late Charles Irvin and Mary Jane (Mowery) Strubel. He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School.

George served in the US Army from 1959 to 1961 with the Military Police Detachment at Fort Tilden, NY, obtaining the rank of Specialist Technician 4th Grade. After the military, he worked 42 years at RCA, which became Thompson, as an experimental TV builder, retiring in March of 1998.

A man of deep faith, George was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Strasburg. He will be remembered for his faith phone calls to church members to wish them a happy birthday.

George loved sports, particularly baseball and football. He enjoyed visiting people, and he never met a stranger who wouldn’t become his friend. George loved tending to his garden and growing his flowers.

Surviving family includes his daughter Teri A., wife of Tony Hoffman of Peru, IN, his sons, Theodore W. Strubel, husband of Ann Marie (Steele) of Lancaster, and Anthony W. “Tony” Strubel, fiancé of Mallory Credito of Pittsburgh, as well as six grandchildren, Ashley, Jessie, Corrine, Huntyr, Tyler, and Brooke, his great-grandson Indy, his brother Harry Strubel of Paradise, PA, and his sisters Margaret Hackett of Florida and Dorothy Book of Lititz, PA. In addition to his parents and wife, George was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Jane Althouse and Nancy Gross.

A memorial service will take place 11 am Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert Garvey officiating.

Please omit flowers and kindly consider a contribution in George’s name to Wesley United Methodist Church, 40 W. Main St, Strasburg, PA 17579.

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Condolences to the Family

February 01, 2026

Our deepest thoughts, sympathies, and prayers. Pastor Tim & Carrie Patterson

February 01, 2026

I am very sorry for your family’s loss. I was raised for a short period of time next to George on Main Street and I have the most fondest memories of him. My parents still often joke of how I’d run outside and yell out Hi Mr. Strubel every chance I got. As I moved away after high school, I would often walk or drive past the house and we’d always share a wave – what a great neighbor. God bless him.
Colin Lindsley

January 30, 2026

Tony and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you all for comfort and peace
Beth (Penatzer) Figliola

January 29, 2026

Ted and family. I’m very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Good-byes may be the Law on Earth, but reunions are the Law in Heaven so it’s not good-bye to Dad but ‘see you later.’
May God’s Peace be with all of you, Coach Hoffman. wayne hoffman

January 28, 2026

I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jessica Gore (Grissinger)

Services: Tuesday, February 03, 2026; 11:00 AM; Wesley United Methodist Church; 40 West Main Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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