George J. Mansfield, 70, of Mahoningtown passed away Tuesday morning, in UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Mansfield was born January 3, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late George W. and Katherine O. (Duffin) Mansfield. Raised and educated in Eastern Shore, MD, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

A proud veteran, George served during the Vietnam Era and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal and the U.S.S. Saratoga.

For nearly 20 years, he was employed as a corrections officer at the Dorchester County Correctional Institution, Cambridge, MD. George had previously worked as a mechanic.

George was of the Catholic faith.

An outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. George enjoyed collecting cast-iron toys and figurines.

His wife, Sally (Roupp) Mansfield, whom he married June 12, 2002, survives at home in Mahoningtown.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Mansfield, Preston, MD; two sons, Michael Mansfield, Federalsburg, MD, and Chris Mansfield, New Castle; four step-daughters, Teri Campbell (Robert), Pulaski, Bridget Catterton (Billy), Baltimore, MD, Jenn Stackhouse, New Castle, Jenny Howell, Baltimore, MD; two step-sons, Robert Stackhouse, Jr., Newark Valley, NY, and Brian Chamberlain (Heidi), Federalsburg, MD; four sisters, Patty Stanton, Centerville, MD, Joanie Miller, Hurlock, MD, Clarey Saunders, Seaford, DE, and Betty Richards, Federalsburg, MD; two brothers, David Mansfield (Mickey), Federalsburg, MD, and Alan Mansfield (Carol), Delmar, DE; a step-mother, Janet Mansfield; 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a sister, Julie Burns; and a brother, Ricky Mansfield.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours.

Services will be held privately by the family.