George F. Osti

 

George F. Osti, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Born on August 24, 1935 in Force, PA, he was the son of the late Americo and Carmella (Bonavito) Ostio. He was raised by his grandparents Anthony and Anna (Delaini) Osti. George was a 1941 graduate of Penfield High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War having served in Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Germany. He retired as a lineman and cook from Conrail after 31years of service. George was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8755 in Sheffield, PA. He ran bingo at the DuBois VFW for many years. He was also a longtime member of the DuBois Area Honor Guard and the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17. He had also been active in the Harley Davidson Owners Group. 

 George is survived by his children (David A. Osti and his wife Kathy of Emporium, PA, Melissa Himes of DuBois, PA, Cynthia Hannifin and her husband John of DuBois, PA and Christine Solar and her husband Ernest of Lovettsville, VA) and 7 grandchildren (Alyvia, Tahlia, Lachlan, Cassandra, Christian, Sierra and Abigail). 

 He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years (Betty Himes), 1 brother (Anthony) and 1 sister (Adeline). 

 Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. 

 A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 12 PM from the funeral home with Reverend Ray Shaffer officiating. 

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard. 

 Burial will take place in Salem Cemetery.

 Memorial donations may be made to the DuBois Area Honor Guard, PO Box 907, DuBois, PA 15801.