George Clarence Lee Jr. – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
December 28, 2024

George Clarence Lee Jr. – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP George Clarence Lee Jr., 85, Rostraver Township, died on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at his resid ence. He was born Nov. 24, 1938, and is the son of the late George Clarence Sr. and Rose Marie Bumbera Lee. George is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Lee of Elizabeth, Pa.; Christine (William) Lee-Zirkle of Ruffsdale, Pa., and Kerry (Joe) Tenney-Thomas of Acworth, Ga.; son, George Clarence Lee III of Forest Hills, Pa.; grandchildren, Kelsey, Zachary, Emma, Cecelia, Isabella, Corinne and Sophia; and great-grandchild, Avery Grace. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Ormand Lee, and an infant son. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and worked in the service industry then transitioned into critical care medical sales. A celebration of George’s life will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneral-homes.

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