George Robert Trabosh

George R. "Porky" Trabosh, known as Bobby to his family, 88, passed away in his Hamburg residence on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was the loving husband of Marguerite (Stine) Trabosh.

Born in Port Clinton to the late John and Carrie (Kline) Trabosh, Porky graduated from Hamburg High School in 1952 before enlisting in the Army 11th Airborne Division, serving during the Korean War. A paratrooper, he greatly enjoyed night jumps.

After his honorable discharge, George worked for 35 years with Rockwell International before retiring in 1997.

He will be greatly missed by his dear wife, Maggie, their loving family, and all the friends he and Maggie made during walks along the trails.

Left to treasure George's memory are his wife, Marguerite; their children: Rose Marie Trabosh (wife of Kevin McKelvey) of Bethlehem; Michael Trabosh (significant other Lisa Marie Edmonds) of McKeansburg; Brian Trabosh of Tilden Township; and Michele Hamlin (wife of Randy Hamlin) of Hamburg; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brothers: John, survived by wife, Rose; Harold, survived by wife, Fran; and Richard and wife Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's memory may be made to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church at the address below.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 94 Walnut Rd, Hamburg PA 19526, with committal to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery of Hamburg. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Burkey-Driscoll Funeral Home, 40 S 4th St, Hamburg, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the start of Mass at the church. Condolences may be expressed at burkeydriscoll.com.