NEWBURY TWP. – George Yancy, age 92, of Newbury Township, died at his home on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
He was born on Aug. 17, 1926, in Cleveland, and had worked as an assembler for Metzenbaum Sheltered Industries.
George had been a resident of the Burton and Newbury area since 1998. He was a happy, social and independent person who enjoyed being with his roommates.
George loved peppermints and match box cars.
He is survived by his nieces, Mary O’Neil King and Connie Williams; and nephew, Charles Jackson, along with a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
A visitation for friends and family was held Feb. 14, 2019, from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Interment will be in Welton Cemetery, Burton Village.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.