Obituary of George Stephen Barski

At the Geisinger Residential Hospice Center, George Barski Sr., age 86 of Sweet Valley, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born in Mocanaqua, PA, on December 22, 1933, and was the last of 10 predeceased siblings of the late Adam and Zofia Barski. George graduated from Shickshinny High School in 1952. He was employed by Commonwealth Telephone Company for 35 years as an auto technician and worked many years prior within the car service industry. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Company D 109th Infantry Division. He loved sports, working outdoors, and was an avid fisherman. Most of all, he was a devoted husband and loved his family. In addition, to his parents and all other siblings, he was preceded in death by his son of 59 years, Robert Barski. George is survived by wife Betty Barski of 66 years, sons Randy Barski and wife Lori, and Stephen Barski and wife Derna, 6 grandchildren (Jordan, Jenna, Crystal, Desiree, Ryan and Joshua) and 2 great-grandchildren (Keegan and Adelaide) Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Maple Grove Cemetery with Pastor Neil Martin, officiating. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to: Calvary Bible Chapel 362 Hunlock Harveyville Rd. Hunlock Creek, PA 18621