George Gatchel, Jr., 77 of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at his home. George was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, a retired pipe fitter with Weirton Steel, and attended the Amsterdam Church of God. He was an avid dancer and was a member of the Polish Polka Jammer Club. George was born July 28, 1930 in Wellsburg, WV, a son of the late George Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Widdrington Gatchel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Wilkin Gatchel and a daughter Renata Gatchel Elliott. George is survived by two sons, Alan ( Marie) Gatchel of Salem, OH and Scott (Melissa) Gatchel of East Palestine, OH. A daughter, Mary Beth (Mark) Beebe of Irondale, OH. A sister, Levona (Ron) Spaulding of East Canton, OH. Six grandchildren, Brandi and Megan Beebe, Lindsay and Logan Gatchel, Matthew and Mackenzie Gatchel. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond on Thursday, July 3, 2008 from 5-9 PM. Services will be held Friday at 10 AM with Pastor David Guess officiating. Private burial will take place at East Springfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Charity Hospice, 500 Luray Dr., Wintersville, OH 43953 and American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 1346, Steubenville, OH 43952. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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