George William Vrooman, Sr.

WELLSBURG- George William Vrooman, Sr. (Papa George) March 29, 1930 to November 29, 2012 of Ridgebury, PA. He is predeceased by his father Charles Larue and his mother Eva Mae (Keiffer), two brothers Edward and Robert. George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (Wells) Vrooman who he married on June 15, 1956, brother in law Gerald Wells of Waverly, sister in law Lois Wells of Williamston, SC, his two children Diana Vrooman (Edward) Henneman of Owego, NY, and George W. Vrooman, Jr. of Morgantown WV, granddaughter Brandy Mae (James) Lunn of Owego, NY, step grandchildren Edward (Colleen) Henneman of Tioga Center, NY, Tamara (Tom) Worden of Owego, NY, great grandchildren Daesaun, Connor, Mya, Vallerie, Gary, Zeth, Jeremiah, Kristen, 6 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, many beloved friends. George served in the US Army as a corporal from 1951-1953 in Germany where he was a tank mechanic. He worked for Thatcher Glass Manufacturing for 29 years and retired in 1985. He then began working again in 1987 at Hilliard Corporation for 14 years until he retired a second time in 2001. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and card player. George was a Forefather, life member, and was a past president, serving 8 years, of the Ridgebury Sportsman Club. He belonged to most of the many local antique engine clubs. He was well known for his collection of over 2000 wrenches he displayed every summer. He will be greatly missed by his family, many close friends, and his extended “camping family”. Family and friends are welcome to call from 1:00-3:00 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, NY. The funeral service to honor George’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday December 2nd at the funeral with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of George’s family in Ashland Cemetery. George’s family would prefer donations made to the Bradford County Manor’s Resident Activity Fund instead of sending flowers.