Obituary of George Rubisch

RUBISCH - George, 85, of Ebensburg, passed away October 5, 2012 at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 23, 1927 in Colver, George was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Sado) Rubish. George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Stock) Rubisch, brothers, John and James Rubisch, sisters, Helen Rubisch and Mary (Rubisch) Balko; and son in law, Richard Gisler. George is survived by his children, Susan Gisler, Diane and husband, Michael DeSalvo, Robert and wife, Pam Rubisch, and Richard Rubisch. Grandchildren, Amy Gisler, Rick and wife, Natalie Gisler, Jessica and husband, Edward Gerrity, Michael DeSalvo, Rikki and husband, Chad Snyder and Randy Rubisch. Great Grandchildren, Avery Gisler, Maddie Gerrity, Colton Snyder, and Morgan Snyder. Brother, Joseph and his wife, Jean Rubisch; and sister, Margaret and her husband, Michael Balko. George is also survived by his sisters and brothers in law, Helen Rubisch, Jenny Rubisch, Shirley Stock, Ann Dolan, Robert and wife, Jean Stock, and Leonard Stock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and his very special close friend, Pat Wright. George graduated from the Ebensburg-Cambria High School in 1945 then enlisted in the United States Army and served in Italy with the 337th Field Artillery Battalion, 88th Division. George was a retiree of Bethlehem Steel Corp where he worked for many years in the Bar, Rod, and Wire Division. George was a long time member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg. George was also a proud member of Ebensburg American Legion Post 363 and Ebensburg VFW Post 4963 where he was the last known WW II Army veteran and oldest member of their club. George was an avid gardener, baker, cook, and was well-known for his homemade jellies, jams, and other canned goods. George loved sports and was a life long fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Pitt Panthers football teams. George will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, where vigil prayer service will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday at Holy Name Church, the Rev. Msgr. Arnold L. Gaus, celebrant. Committal to follow at Holy Name Mausoleum. Military Rite by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team.