Ion

Georgie K. “George” Ion, 72, of Chicora, formerly of Karns City, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, April 5, 2024, at his residence.

Georgie was born in Butler on Sept. 25, 1951. He was the son of Joan Cousins Ion Barger of Karns City and the late George Ion.

He attended school in Karns City and Ford City and later obtained his GED. In his younger years, he was employed by the rubber plant in Kittanning and later worked in the construction trade. He was a United States Army veteran. George enjoyed fly-fishing, drag races and the company of his grandchildren, to whom he was affectionately known as “Pap.” He was keenly interested in Native American artifacts and the history of the Seneca Tribe.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Taylor K. Stanton and her husband, James, of Kittanning, Brooke Wetzel of Kentucky and Laura Saravo and her husband, Ed, of Tennessee; his grandchildren, Landyn Crissman, Trevor Stanton and Ariel and Max Saravo; two brothers, Bishop Alan J. Ion and his wife, Jackie, of Parker and Tracy J. Ion of Karns City; a sister, Sonya J. Bell, and her husband, Joseph, of Chicora; a sister-in-law, Barbara Ion of Oil City; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, stepsiblings and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Howard Barger; his grandparents; and a number of cousins, aunts and uncles.

ION — Friends of Georgie K. “George” Ion, who died Friday, April 5, 2024, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at HILE FUNERAL HOME of Karns City, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with George’s brother, Bishop Alan J. Ion, pastor of Karns City Church of God of Prophecy, officiating.

Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.

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