George A Bastian

George A. Bastian, 94, of Sunbury passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 13, 2017, at the UPMC Susquehanna Sunbury Hospital.

He was born December 20, 1922 in Sunbury. On March 29, 1952, he married Mary J. Bastian who preceded him in death.

George served in the US Army from March 1943 to December 1945 as Private First Class with the 302nd Military Police Escort Company.  He received numerous medals including the Bronze Service Arrowhead for participating in D-Day landing, Normandy, France.

George was employed by Westinghouse, L’Aiglon, Sunbury Textile Mills and Phillips Products.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 201, Fraternal Order of Eagles #503, Americus Hose Co. and various other organizations.

George resided at the Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion, Sunbury for the past five years.  He was given exceptional care by the entire staff.  A special thank you goes to Ana, Michelle, Mary, Jamie, Jill and Kelly.

He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie L. Wagner, of Paxinos; two sons Gregory A. Bastian of Sunbury, and Steven L. Bastian of Northumberland; seven grandchildren: Aleece J. Butler and husband Matthew, Jessica L Spaide and husband Michael, Robert N. Wagner, Justin A. Bastian, Stephanie M. Bastian, Jenna L. Bastian and Matthew B. Bastian and wife Danielle; seven great grandchildren: Hope Drumm, Davin and Zola Butler, Grace, Audrey, Amelia and Charlotte Spaide; and one nephew and his wife, Barry and Carol  Dooley of New Jersey.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Friends and family may call at the David T. Zweier Funeral Home, Inc., 157 Chestnut St. Sunbury on Monday October 16, 2017 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 am. with Mr. Richard Simpson, Legion Commander, officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central PA Chapter, 2040 Linglestown Rd. Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA  17112-6039. Condolences may be made at davidzweierfuneralhome.com.

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