Obituaries
January 2, 2021

George E. Corbin Jr. – New Eagle

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George E. Corbin Jr., 74, of New Eagle, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in the Monongahela Valley Hospital after a short illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1946 in New Eagle, the son of George Elmer and Bertha Kozak Corbin Sr. George retired from the Union Township road department, where he was employed for numerous years. He enjoyed watching the Steelers, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the former Italian Mutual Benefit Society in Black Diamond. He is survived by his wife, Billie Miller Corbin with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage on July 19, 2020; daughter, Jimmie Rach and husband Brian of McMurray; two granddaughters, Abigail and Emma Rach; and his twin sister, Rose Belak of McDonald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Vignoli. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, with the Pastor Kenneth Kirby officiating. In order to be compliant with our state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn, social distancing maintained and only 20 people are permitted in the funeral home at a time. Please limit your visitation time to allow for other family and friends to visit. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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