George Gass

George J. Gass, age 91, of Bowmansville, Lancaster County, PA, died Friday, January 18, 2013, at 4:05 pm in Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading, Berks County, PA. Born in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, he was a son of the late George Louis and Elizabeth (McConnell) Gass. He and his wife, Noreen C. (Fletcher) Gass, were married 69 years. A member of St. Paul"s United Church of Christ, Bowmansville, he was active in the Bowmansville Fire Company, serving with the fire police. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, whittling, playing harmonica and singing with barbershop quartets throughout his life. He was a member of the SPEBQSA. A 1940 Bloomfield High School graduate, he served in the Navy during World War II, and worked as a scientific glass technician for ATT-Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ. Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Maureen (Gerald) Gass Smith, Monrovia, MD; sons, George L. (Jeanette) Gass, Taneytown, MD; and Michael J. Gass, Seattle, WA; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Gass & Mary Lou Clinton, both of Richmond, VA. A son, Donald R. Gass, and sister, Elizabeth Boratto, preceded him in death. A memorial celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 11:00 AM in St. Paul"s U.C.C., 133 Church St., Bowmansville, PA 17507, with his pastor, The Rev. Christian B. Creyer, officiating. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be sent in George"s memory to Bowmansville Fire Co., Box 302, Bowmansville, PA 17507. Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, was honored to assist George"s family. Memorial Celebration of Life 02/09/2013 11:00 AM St. Paul's United Church of Christ 133 Church Street Bowmansville PA