George Basara
George Basara, 85, of Cokeburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in his home.
He was born June 7, 1937, in Washington, a son of the late Rada and Martha Beckage Basara.
George attended Bentworth High School and was employed at Cerdec Corporation retiring in 2001.
Mr. Basara was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Cokeburg, Bentleyville American Legion, Independent Club, Polish Club, Miners Club and Lithuanian Club.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping and playing music with his friends. He played in the Croatian Band in Cokeburg.
On September 20, 1980 he married Carol Ruetschi Basara, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Barb Zelensky (Ron) of Belle Vernon; a stepdaughter, Sandy Cottrell of West Alexander; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Ronald Basara; a sister, Anne Sulivan; and stepson, Douglas Alexander.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in the Cokeburg Presbyterian Church, 100 Washington Street, Cokeburg.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home.
Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.