Obituaries
August 11, 2020

George E. Andler Jr. – Speers

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George E. Andler Jr., 72, of Speers, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2020, at Washington Hospital after a brief illness. In addition to his parents, George E. Sr. and Thelma Cole Andler, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Andler; sister, Toni Usher; and grandson, Craig Andler. He was a member of Coal Center Presbyterian Church, attended Cal U and was a graduate of Waynesburg College with a degree in communications and drafting. He was employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport, for 30 years as a crane repairman. He also worked as a telemarketer. He was a 20-year volunteer fireman and EMT at California. George was a member of Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 461. He enjoyed Pirates and Wild Things baseball games, the Kozy Nook, spending time with his girlfriend and his dogs Macy and Marty. George is survived by a son, Bruce Andler and granddaughter of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Rosey Lacey (Mick) of West Brownsville; brother, George Kyle of Belle Vernon; and girlfriend of 18 years, Michelle Rousseau of Speers. George’s professional funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, Perryopolis. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.

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