George Yilit

George Yilit, 88, of Avella, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2021, in Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born October 27, 1932, in Monessen. He was the second eldest of the boys, son of Milarod and Anna Yilit. George was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955. After his service, he worked at Corning Glass in Charleroi. He then worked for Clariton Steel Mill for many years before opening his own business, Yilit Excavating, from which he retired. Surviving is his loving wife, Iva, who he married on April 6, 1955. They had been married 68 years. George is also survived by his 3 daughters, Pamela Holman (Jake), of Mt Nebo, Kimberly Mace (Mark), of Avella, and Georgann Miller (Roy), of Avella; six grandchildren, Blake Brandenburg (Tasha), of Sewickley, Joshua Mace (Christine) of Avella, Tiffiny Mahland (Sean), of Avella, Katrina Noga (Codie), of Brooke County, WV, Brandon Miller (Lyndy) of Burgettstown, and Trenton Miller of Avella; six great-grandsons, that he loved dearly, Blain and Dusty Mace, Colten, Dakota and Ty Mahland, and Bryson Brandenburg; a sister Ann Seng of Avella; several nieces and nephews; and two special nieces, Jodi and DeeDee Seng, who visited him often and will miss him dearly; and his dog Gumby, his little side-kick. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Milan, and Steve Yilit, and two sisters, Mary Lou Skoukat and Evanta, who died as a toddler. He was and always will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and pap to all of his family. He taught us so many things in life, from working hard to picking sweet corn. He was never a stranger to anyone. Many people may know him and his youngest daughter from selling sweet corn along the road. He taught each and everyone of us that wanted to learn to hunt, as that was his passion. Family and friends will be received from 10 am until 12 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A service will immediately follow with Pastor Brian Knight officiating. Burial to follow in Upper Buffalo Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 175.