Obituaries

Michael Danny George, ALHS Class of 1976

Memorial services are Jan. 11

Michael Danny George, 53, of Barberton, passed away Friday, Jan. 6 following a year-long battle with cancer.

He was born in Amherst, Ohio on May 10, 1958.

George graduated from in 1976, and later from Kent State University. He worked as a brick layer for Danny George Masonry, Stroh Brewing Company, Ed Landis Construction, Gehring Masonry, and later owned his own company, George & Chaussee Construction Company. He loved sports, especially baseball and wrestling, and enjoyed cooking and gardening.

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He is survived by his parents, Danny and Rita (nee Shays) George of Avon Lake; companion of 22 years, Jody Harvey; brother, Donald (Debbie) George; and nephews, Jeremy and Benjamin George.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at noon at the 32801 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, with Rev. Dr. Kelly Brill officiating. A gathering of friends will be held at 1205 Maryland Ave., Akron, on Saturday, Jan. 28 beginning at 3:30 pm.

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Arrangements are being handled by the , Avon Lake.

At George's request, contributions can be made in his name to Jeremy Cares Inc., 109 Tomahawk, Avon Lake, OH 44012, a non-profit organization created in his nephew, Jeremy's, name that supports families of pediatric cancer.


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