George R. Makar 1932-2021

George was born Feb. 21, 1932, in Girard, the son of Stephen F. Makar Jr. and Katherine M. Lucic Makar.

George was united in marriage to the former Marilynn I. Miller on Nov. 23, 1953; he shared 67 years of marriage with her.

A lifelong resident of the area, George was a 1949 graduate of Girard High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country from 1950 to 1954 aboard the USS Dixie AD14.

George was employed as a machinist with American Welding and Manufacturing, retiring in 1991.

A longtime member of Millcreek Community Church, he enjoyed singing in the church choir, attending the Men of Faith breakfast meetings and golfing with the Friendship League. George was past Grandmaster of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Canfield No. 155. He had a strong work ethic and spent time helping others as a handyman. George and Marilynn loved traveling to Top Sail Island with their children and grandchildren.

George is survived by his wife, Marilynn; children, Mark (Deborah) Makar, Sandra (Bud) White, Keith (Shari) Makar, Kirk (Jackie) Makar, Sally (Gregory) Humphries and Amy (Vic Wells) Gothay; sisters, Caroline Tusin and Barbara Dunlap; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rose Missik; and grandson, Anthony Gothay.

Visitation for family and friends will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Millcreek Community Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Youngstown, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with Pastor Greg Calko officiating. Burial will follow in Brunstetter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley or Millcreek Community Church.

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