Obituary of George E. Pavlick

George Pavlick, of Pavlick Road, Hunlock Creek, passed away peacefully Friday, July 14 at his home surrounded by his wife of 65 years, his children and grandchildren following an unrelenting battle with mesothelioma. George was born on Pavlick Hill, one of seven children of George and Catherine Pavlick. Early in life, George joined the Army and shortly after met and married Marie Coassolo. George and Marie made a home and generations of family and lasting friendships spanning 86 years on Pavlick Hill, serving as the centerpiece for informal daily, weekend and holiday gatherings. George built a storied career in construction with the R. R. Heddon Construction Company and was a lifetime member of Carpenters Local Union 445 and member of the Laborers Local 158. When the workday ended, he picked up a second shift on his farm spending remaining daylight hours tending to horses and other animals at Hilltop Stables, baling hay, painting all things "barn" red, organizing tools and equipment, and meticulously manicuring the lawn. George enjoyed hunting seasons at the cabin he built, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles, restoring lawn mowers and tractors, and spending time outdoors. During retirement, George and Marie migrated to South Carolina and spent their time at Lake Marion fishing, alligator watching and spending time with family. Throughout his life, George served in various leadership roles within the community – serving as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 913 for five years, and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lake Silkworth, where he spent his time attending mass, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, and organizing summer festivals. George is survived by his greatest accomplishment, his family – his loyal and loving wife Marie; his son, Ronald G. Pavlick; two daughters, Pamela Phillips (Eric Lichtenstein) and Georgette Pavlick-Vivian (Charles Vivian); six grandchildren (Ronald G. Pavlick, Jr. and Veronica Smith; Talcott I. Phillips, Arielle (Phillips) Chortanoff and Yardley Phillips; and Lydia Vivian) and a great granddaughter (Georgia Chortanoff). Surviving also is George's sister, Marie Brojakowski; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:30 am from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2011 State Route 29, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 with Rev. Brian Van Fossen, officiating. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the funeral home Friday morning. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Medical Oncology Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Cain, her staff, Dr. Greenwald, the medical team at Medical Oncology Associates, Erwine's Home Health and Hospice, namely Mary, Susan, and Joyce, and to all family and friends for the outpouring of love, support and memory-sharing during this time.