George Trbovich Jr.

He was born December 7, 1918 in Hecla, a son of the late George and Mildred Trbovich.

Mr. Trbovich served in the United States Army during WW II.

He was a retired coal miner from the former Clyde Mine in Fredericktown. He had also worked for 25 years at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority, and retired in 1982.

Mr. Trbovich was a member of St. Marcellus R.C. Church of Jefferson and the American Legion Post #954 of Jefferson.

On October 4, 1941 he married Bridget English, who died August 8, 2007.

Surviving are a son, Daniel James “DJ” Trbovich of Hackett, AR; a daughter, Bridget Ellen Mayer of St. Clairsville, OH; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Deceased in addition to his wife, are a son, Richard “Dick” Kinsell; four brothers, Bosco, Pete, Michael and Walter Trbovich.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where a Blessing Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Marcellus R.C. Church, Jefferson with Fr. J. Francis Frazer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post #954, Jefferson. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.