Obituary of George Joseph Santee

George Santee, age 77 of Noxen, passed peacefully in his sleep following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 with his wife by his side playing his favorite songs, "Tears In Heaven" and "Angel Falling Too Close To The Ground" He was born in Kingston on July 11, 1947 and was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Lacina) Santee. George was a welder by trade and also worked with the flower tent. He loved working in the yard and flower beds and working on cars. George loved to make people laugh and loved to dance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother at birth, Jerome; brothers, Thomas and John Santee; sister, Barbara Stash; and son, George Santee, Jr. George is survived by his wife, Ruthann Santee (Rhone); sons, Jason Santee (Diane), Christopher Santee, Jeff Santee, and Brian Harrison; daughters, Kimberly Gray and Heather Brennan (Richard); brother, Joseph Santee; sister, Johanna Wozniak; his dog, Bella, who was known as his "little princess"; the mother of his children, Bettyann Gross; and the many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews that he was blessed with. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com