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George H Belsick, 84, of Belle Vernon (Fairhope), passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Mon Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Township, following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Naomi, Washington Township, Fayette County, a son of the late Frank Belczyk and the late Mary Kuwada Belczyk. He was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Fayette City. George graduated from Marion High School in 1941 and entered the U.S. Army in 1942. He was a member of the 104th Infantry 414th Regiment Company E Timberwolf Division. His World War II experience took him through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, where he received a battlefield commission as a 2nd lieutenant. His citations included a Bronze Star, Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. After the conclusion of the war, George continued his military service with the Army Reserve, retiring in January 1967 with the rank of Major. He was a member of Charleroi VFW Post 167 and retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen plant in 1983 with over 40 years of service. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on projects and spending time in his garden. He was a loving person who enjoyed his family and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his son, Larry Belsick and wife Ruthie, and two daughters, Nancy Walko and husband Joe and Judy Walko, all of Belle Vernon, two brothers, Andrew Belsick and Jack Belczyk, both of Fairhope, five grandchildren, Kevin and Kristen Belsick, Michael Walko and wife Shannon, Melissa Porter and husband Bryan, and Joey Walko, one great-grandchild, Carly Walko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Belsick, in 2000, four brothers, Joseph, John, Mike and Stanley, and three sisters, Helen, Anna and Lena. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME, 334 Main St., Fayette City, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 4, until noon, at which time a blessing service will take place with the Rev. Charles Esposito officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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