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George Vuckovich

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 21, 2023

George Vuckovich, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born April 29, 1934 in Clairton and was the son of the late Gajo and Mary (Dobrich) Vuckovich. He was the husband of the late Marcella "Marcy" (Lowicki) Vuckovich, who passed away March 12, 2019. George was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Pleasant Hills, a member of the former St. Mary Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton and also, attended St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. He worked for over 40 years in the tool and dye department of Fisher Body for General Motors. He was an avid reader, enjoyed a good glass of red wine and absolutely loved playing Solitaire on the computer. He also loved to watch movies and shows on the hallmark channel. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by daughter, Diane (Brett) Balint of Allison Park; grandchildren, Garett (Sarah) Balint and Brendan Balint; great-grandchildren, Michael Balint and Yuna Balint; as well as nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Vuckovich Argiro who passed away June 8, 2012 and his sister, Donna "Darla" Kadar. Friends are welcome on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will be held following visitation at 12:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with The Very Rev. George Veselinovic, officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published February 21, 2023.

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