George F. Chernisky

George F. Chernisky, 82, of Rices Landing, Pa., passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born April 16, 1937 in Denbo, Pa., a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Sabo) Chernisky. Mr. Chernisky was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School and resided in Rices Landing all of his life. He served with the U. S. Army during the Cuban Missille Crisis and worked as a welder for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for 42 years retiring in 1999. Mr. Chernisky attended the First Baptist Church in Carmichaels and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball and dart ball and participating in car shows. He cherished his entire family. On October 2, 1965, he married Connie L. Sipe, who survives.

Also surviving are a son George F. Chernisky, Jr. (Sheri) of Irwin, Pa.; a daughter, Terrie L. Tanner (Tim) of Masontown, Pa.; five grandchildren, Tim Tanner, Jr. (Jamie), Michelle Tanner, Matthew Tanner, Ashley Maurin (Justin) and Tyler Chernisky and three great grandchildren, Abby, Zander and Emerie. He leaves behind his faithful pet, Holly.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday and 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., the hour of service on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. Pastor Tim Tanner and Pastor Gary Cobert will officiate.

Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery with military honors accorded by Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and the U.S. Army.