George J. Barron

George J. Barron

George J. Barron, 74, of Nesquehoning passed away Thursday evening at St. Luke’s Miners, Coaldale.

George was born in Tamaqua on March 15, 1945.  

He was the late Florence (Schaffer) and Harold Barron. 

George was the husband of Eileen (Rehatchek) Barron.    

George was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, Class of 1963.  

He played semi pro football for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1963.

George was last employed as a general foreman for Air Products, Bethlehem.

He was a social member of American Legion-Coaldale.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol Stauffenberg.

In addition his wife George is survived by; brother Harold Barron husband of Joan, Hometown; daughter Michelle Ann Edens, WV; mother in law Helen Rehatchek, Nesquehoning.

He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren Zachary and Brooke Edens and 4 great grandchildren Mahayla, Delaney, Leo and Eva Edens.

Services and internment will be private at the family’s request.

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