George Wasko Jr. was born on April 26, 1941, in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
He passed away on April 13, 2024, after a very sudden decline in his health. George was only 82 years old.
George was the eldest son of George Wasko Sr. and Evelyn (Putterman) Wasko.
After graduation from North Hills H.S. in 1959, he went on to sell cars and work for many years for Krebs Chrysler in Pittsburgh.
In 1984, George purchased Gould Ford in Brookville and renamed it Wasko Motors.
In the 1990s, he expanded and purchased the Chrysler and Jeep franchises.
As a business owner, George did a lot for the community, including donating vehicles to the Church of God, the Heart Association, and many others.
He was named Man of the Year from the Brookville Chamber as well.
After leaving the car business, George volunteered a lot of time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army and also started to help his wife at Creative Home Improvements in the mall.
His ability to talk to people and make them feel comfortable made him a very successful salesman.
Because he spent so much time at the mall, he became known as the “Mayor” of the mall.
On December 16, 1995, George married Susan Hinderliter, his “Red Head”, whom he spent the last 28 years loving. She survives.
George was a very proud father to his children, Brian (Tricia) Wasko of Kersey, Kelly (Mark) Dillion of Baton Rogue LA, Amanda Lynn (AJ) Probola III of North Braddock, PA, and MaryAnn Richardson of DuBois.
His grandchildren brought so much love to his life. They include Brittany Dillion of LA, Brooke Dillon of CO, Shayna (Tyler) Mester of Kersey, Jordan and Jacob Wasko of Kersey, and Sophie and Bella Ricotta of DuBois.
George was blessed with two great-granddaughters, Aubrey Mester of Kersey and Brayleigh Brister of LA.
George also shared great pride in his nephew, George Schroeder of St. Marys, along with his nieces, Tracey Roman of Brookville, and Lolly (Tom) Stevenson of Cranberry Twp, PA.
George’s entire world was Sophie and Bella. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. They brought him strength during the weak times and laughter and joy all the time.
George loved his family and friends and would make a point to tell them with a phone call or in person.
He truly loved each of them.
Even at the end, he found a way to smile and laugh with his best friend, Perry Dinger, in his hospital room.
George will be remembered for his generosity, outgoing personality, contagious laughter, and just by the impact he made on so many lives.
George was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John, sister, Judy, son, Scott Ricotta, father-in-law, Dean Hinderliter, and mother-in-law, Rebecca Hinderliter.
Visitation will be Friday, April 19, 2024, from 2-6 p.m. from the Adamson Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. from the funeral chapel with Pastor Phil Conklin officiating.
To leave online condolences, please visit https://www.adamsonfuneral.com/
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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