A memorial service will be held Saturday for George Chaklos, 368 Elm Ave., Sharon, who passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (2-18-09) at his residence. He was 85.
George was born March 29, 1923, in Braddock, PA, the son of Michael and Mary Matey Chaklos.
A decorated war veteran, George had an extensive military career having served with the United States Marine Corps in World War II during the Korean Conflict and reached the rank of Sergeant. His military specialty was as a heavy antiaircraft artillery director and computer mechanic. He participated in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosis Campaign in Northern Korea and in operations against enemy forces in South and Central Korea and was honorably discharged in October of 1952.
He was retired from the former U.S. Steel, Homestead Works. He enjoyed dancing at Kuzman's and Avon Oaks in the Youngstown area.
His wife, the former Mary Szakach, whom he married on May 29, 1986, survives in Hermitage. He is also survived by his three brothers, Ray and his wife Audrey of Turtle Creek, PA; Clarence and his wife Ann, Salem, Massachusetts; and Donald, North Huntingdon, PA; as well as grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Mary, a brother John, and George's two children, Barry Chaklos and Judith Szewczyk.
Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (2-21-09) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon.
Services: a memorial service will be held on Saturday (2-21-09) at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Glenn R. Whitman, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, officiating.