L. George George Houpt

He was born December 27, 1939 in Berwick, PA; the son of the late Lynn and Creola (Kishbaugh) Houpt. He was a beloved husband to Ann Lee (Maier) Houpt whom he married January 5, 1963.

George was a Presbyterian by faith.

He graduated from Corning Northside High School; earned a Ceramic Engineering B.S. degree from Alfred University, and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. His career started at Ferro Corporation in Cleveland, OH. While at Ferro he served at their subsidiary in South Africa in the 1970’s. Before retiring, he also served in marketing roles at Kern, Carbone (Stackpole), and Airco Carbon & Graphite in the DuBois, PA region.

George leaves behind a son, Sam Houpt of Uncasville, CT; a brother, Donald Houpt of Caton, NY; and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ann Lee Houpt who passed away April 15, 2002.

Funeral services will be held at Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., 142 W. Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am with Reverend John White officiating. Private interment will be on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 12:00 pm at Hope Cemetery in Corning, NY.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10:00 am until the time of services.

Online remembrances can be made at www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com

Arrangements are under the care of Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. in DuBois.