George Kanopsic, 90 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday September 3, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born April 8, 1926 a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zusack) Kanopsic in Maynard, Ohio.
George worked for Consol Energy as a miner and served in the U.S. Army.
He was married to his wife Helen (Vargo)Kanopsic on September 25, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Irene Barker.
He is survived by his wife and daughter Teri (Robert) Dicciardello of Parker, CO.
Family and friends will be received at the Beck Altmeyer Funeral Home 204 West Main Street St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 on Tuesday September 6, 2016 from 4 until 7 pm where a vigil service will start at 4:15.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held on Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Clairsville at 10 am with Fr. Ed Maxfield officiating.
Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.
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Helen and Terri, condolences for the loss of your husband and your father. George was always a respectful and kind man. You are in my prayers.
My condolences to you and your mother, Teri. I know he was such a special guy to all of you.
We are saddened to hear of George’s passing. Prayers are being send to Helen and all the family. It is never easy to lose a loved one, and we are never ready to let go. May God bring you unending peace and help you through the hardest days ahead. Please know you are being thought of with love.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of George Kanopsic, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Veteran, George Kanopsic, “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †