George F. Kashimer 1948-2020

George was born July 21, 1948, in Chicago, a son of the late Frank and Margaret “Stella” Rosovitz Kashimer; he came to this area with his family as a boy in 1954.

He graduated from Chaney High School and worked for Republic Steel and WCI Steel as a template maker and machinist; he was also a self-employed real estate agent.

Mr. Kashimer was a hard worker and a great handyman. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He belonged to both the Warren and Youngstown Ski Clubs. A great socializer with an outgoing personality, George loved to dance.

He was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Youngstown. George was also a member of FOE Aerie No. 3298 in Austintown and he was a social member of the Catholic War Veterans.

George leaves two daughters, Brie (Maj. Jason, USAF) Carter of Boise, Idaho and Amy Burnside of York, Pa; his sister, Eva “Bunny” (John F.) Pavlov of Austintown; and his companion, Phyllis Cardinal of Youngstown.

Per George’s wishes, a simple cremation has taken place, and a celebration of George’s life will be scheduled to be held at a later date. Please check back to the funeral home website for date and time of service, where it will be posted as it becomes available.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.

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