George W. Shroat

George W. Shroat, 74, of Jersey Shore, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Geisinger, Danville.

Born October 31, 1950 in Lock Haven, he was the son to the late George C. Shroat and the former Rose Aikley.

George was a 1969 graduate from Lock Haven High School and continued on to honorably serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was a life member of the Avis American Legion, served on JS Veterans Council, Habitat for Humanity, Lycoming County Woodcarvers, Lycoming County Democratic Committee and Executive Board, and volunteered at the Lock Haven Veterans Center. He was also a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Jersey Shore.

He was employed by Conrail, an accomplished woodcarver, and a proud Veteran. He enjoyed participating in the Lycoming County Fair, loved gardening, and was very active and instrumental in helping the local community. He was a good husband, man and father.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Mary Lee Wingfield, they were united in marriage on June 20, 1971; two sons, Gregory K. (Jennifer) Shroat, of Liverpool and Nathaniel K. Shroat, of Jersey Shore; and a sister, Cindy (Ernie) Bowers, of Castanea.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org.

A visitation will be held Noon - 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 27 at Welker Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Rest Haven Memorial Park. Pastor Martin Parr will officiate.

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