George F. Wagner, Jr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday September 18, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mt. Joy. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late George F. and Marie (Gegg) Wagner.

He is survived by his wife June (Smith) Wagner. They celebrated sixty years together on July 23, 2009.

George was a proud Veteran of WWII serving with the US Navy as a Diesel Mechanic aboard the LST-284 Ship.

He was of the Catholic faith. He graduated from St. Anthony's Parochial School, attended Lancaster Catholic High School, and graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School class of 1943. He was a longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

George retired after 30 years as a supervisor with Bell Telephone. He was formerly employed by Hamilton Watch Company before his career with Bell Telephone.

He was a member of VFW # 7294, was Past President of the Pioneers, he enjoyed bowling, music, singing, growing tomatoes, working on lawnmowers, was an avid fan of Notre Dame football, and loved spending time with his family.

George resided at Magnolias. His family would like to thank the staff of Magnolias and his roommate Russ for their love and care over the last five years. They also would like to thank the compassionate staff at Hospice of Lancaster County.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Carol Germeyer, wife of Jeff, of Lancaster, son, Bob Wagner, husband of Linda, of Landisville, daughter, Anita Bunting, wife of Bill, of Mountville, grandchildren, Nicole, Sky, and Dylan, great grandchildren, Cameron and Emily, many loving nieces and nephews, brothers, Robert and James Wagner, and sisters, Julianne Christ and Agnes Silverthorn. He was preceded in death by sisters, Cass Miller and Hilda Mohler.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 11am with Rev. John Acri as the Celebrant. A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am. Interment will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in George's memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or Magnolia's of Lancaster 1870 Rohrerstown Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences please visit Snyderfuneralhome.com