George Fred Ditzler, 85, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born in Pine Grove on December 27, 1936, he was the son of the late George Adam and Laura Welker Ditzler.
George worked as a union carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Roy and Russell Ditzler, sister, Shirley Ravina, and son-in-law, Elwood Richards.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Barbara Oswald Ditzler; children, Cheryl Middleton (Carl), Florida, Dennis Ditzler, Florida, George Fred
Ditzler, Jr., Pine Grove, Cathy Klingenpeel, California, Wanda Norton (Frank), Pittston, Jodi Richards, Pittston, and Georgina Ditzler, Pittston; 15 grandchildren; and great grandchildren; sister, Sara Garron (Gene), Suscon; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston.