1914
Gilbert
2011
Gilbert A. Sorg
January 3, 1914 — July 13, 2011
VISITATION: Thursday, July 14, from 5-8 PM
SERVICES: Friday, July 15, at 10 AM at Queen of the World Church
Gilbert A. Sorg
, 97, of 160 Wehler Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center following a short illness.
He was born January 3, 1914 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Michael and Mary Dendorfer Sorg.
On March 2, 1942 in Sacred Heart Church he married the late Mary Bon Sorg, who preceded him in death on January 15, 1994.
He was born January 3, 1914 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Michael and Mary Dendorfer Sorg.
On March 2, 1942 in Sacred Heart Church he married the late Mary Bon Sorg, who preceded him in death on January 15, 1994.
Mr. Sorg was a member of Queen of the World Church. He served with the US Army during WW II in France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe and received a service metal with 4 bronze stars. He retired from Industrial Pipe & Steel Company after many years of service. Many years ago he also worked in the coal mines. He was a building contractor, having built his own home as well as several other homes in the area. He was a very skilled handyman and artist with creek stone. He was a regular at the Farmer's Market, which he enjoyed for many years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Campowners Association. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
Family/Survivors:
Son: Anthony Sorg and his wife Joyce, St. Marys
Daughter: Marilyn, Mrs. Blaze Bauer, St. Marys
4 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Several: Nieces and nephews
Son: Anthony Sorg and his wife Joyce, St. Marys
Daughter: Marilyn, Mrs. Blaze Bauer, St. Marys
4 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Several: Nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Michael and Mary Dendorfer Sorg
Step mother: Clara Turcotte Sorg
Wife: Mary Bon Sorg who died 1/15/94
5 Sisters: Caroline and Celine Sorg, Gertrude McCarren, Alice Haberberger & Ethel Spangler
3 Brothers: Charles, Robert and Wilfred Sorg
2 Step brothers: Clarence and Earl Turcotte
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert A. Sorg will be Celebrated on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10 AM Queen Of The World Church with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor, as Celebrant.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Parents: Michael and Mary Dendorfer Sorg
Step mother: Clara Turcotte Sorg
Wife: Mary Bon Sorg who died 1/15/94
5 Sisters: Caroline and Celine Sorg, Gertrude McCarren, Alice Haberberger & Ethel Spangler
3 Brothers: Charles, Robert and Wilfred Sorg
2 Step brothers: Clarence and Earl Turcotte
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert A. Sorg will be Celebrated on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10 AM Queen Of The World Church with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor, as Celebrant.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Thursday evening from 5-8 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
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