George F. Kubala, 91, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Hazelton, PA on July 9, 1929, and was the son of the late John and Stefania Kubala of Lancaster, PA.
George was a graduate of the Lancaster Catholic High School and spent two years in the Army serving in the Korean War. He then thoroughly enjoyed his career as an electrical planning engineer with Bell of Pennsylvania where he was employed for 38 years. He was a very active member of the community where he served in positions as a township commissioner and Board Member of the West Shore Public Library. He further gave back to his community by repairing Braille writers for the blind.
In addition, George was proud to be a long-standing member and volunteer of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church devoting time to ushering, offertory collection counting and being a Lenten Appeal ambassador. In his spare time, George was a Master Bridge player for many, many years, as well as, an avid golfer.
Family was George’s top priority as they meant everything to him. He enjoyed coaching baseball while his son was growing up, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and, supporting their many activities. George was an avid reader, enjoying John Grisham and James A. Michener novels as soon as they were released. He maintained quite a sense of humor by reading the daily comics to start his days!
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Peggy (Walsh), son Todd, and his wife Jackie, his daughter, Cynthia; brothers, Paul, Andy and Charlie; his sister, Sister Maria Goretti; grandchildren, Andrea, Danielle and Austin; and four great-grandchildren, Camden, Charlie Anne, Jack and Dominic. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Spencer, brother Gus and sister, Agnes.
The family is holding a private celebration of life Mass. He will be buried at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, PA.
George was so dearly loved and will be so so missed.
