Samuel George, 91, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2013. Born in New Castle on November 26, 1922, he was a son of the late Alice and Tony George.
Sam was a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. During WWII, he served in an Army Medical Unit in Europe, landing in Normandy six days after D-Day. After the War, he earned a Bachelors Degree in History with a minor in German from Westminster College, and studied in Zurich for one year. During the Korean War, he was recalled, and with his fluency in German, was selected to serve in Military Intelligence in Germany. Returning to his studies when his tour was complete, Sam earned a Masters Degree in History from Pitt, attending school at night and working full time in the steel mills during the day.
The owner of General Floor Covering Inc. in New Castle, Sam was an avid golfer, who also enjoyed travel, reading and working in his garden. He had a deep interest in current affairs and served as an Alternate Delegate to the GOP Convention in Miami in 1968.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Nell, a native of Alabama whom he met while stationed at Fort Rucker after he was recalled into the Army in 1950. She passed away on December 22, 1988, after a courageous struggle with cancer. They shared 37 wonderful years together.
Others who have passed include an infant son, Anthony, brothers; Fred, Mike and Tom, and sisters Phoebe Farris, Joan Moses and Margaret Miller.
Survivors include his daughter Lisa (Lou) Zickar, son, Sam (Emily), grandchildren, Allie and Sam Zickar, all of Alexandria, Virginia; brothers, Bob and Jim of New Castle; and his dear friend and companion, Sheryl Shoup of Hobe Sound.
Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in Sam’s name.
Arrangements are by the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 3000 Wilmington Rd.