George H. Herstine

George H. Herstine 82, of Brighton Township passed away Thursday May 26, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver with his family at his side.

Born February 15, 1934 in Beaver, he was the son of the late George and Ellen Herstine and had been a resident of Brighton Township for the last 50 years.  George retired after 40 years from St Joe-Zinc Corporation as a diesel mechanic, was a longtime member of the Four Mile Presbyterian Church in Ohioville and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. George was known by everyone as a man that would do anything for anybody and he loved to help people before they asked.  His greatest passion however, was his family and the time he spent with them.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Willodean Herstine in 2004, a sister, Nancy Lanza, and a brother, Ray Herstine.

Surviving is his son, Stephen Herstine, Bridgewater, 3 daughters, Pamela (Nick) Merendo, Cranberry, Vicki (Michael) Fields, Brighton Twp., Sherri Herstine-Icenhour, Beaver, 4 brothers, Donny (Diane) Herstine, Butch (Judy) Herstine, Allen (Verna) Herstine, Gary (Peggy) Herstine, 2 sisters, Shirley (Fiance – Rev. Henry Howells) Shaffer, Faye (Gary) Lewis, and the love and joy of his life, his cherished grandson, River Icenhour.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his very dear and longtime friend, Beverly Fink Vanport.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver .  A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 am at Four Mile Presbyterian Church conducted by his pastor, Rev. R. Martin Williams.  Interment with full military rites by the Beaver County Special Unit will follow at the Beaver Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made if desired to the Four Mile Presbyterian Church, 5078 Tuscarawas Road, Beaver Pa. 15009