George C. Longwell, 95 of New Haven Court, Butler, died Monday July 8, 2013 at New Haven Court.

Born August 6, 1917 in Butler, he was the son of Ralph E. and Margaret R. (Henry) Longwell. 

He was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Butler.
George was a graduate of Butler High School.  He was an avid gardener, liked golfing and particularly enjoyed financial investing.  He was also former member of the Butler Elks. 

A World War II US Army Veteran, George served as a Sergeant with the Company 54th A Armored Infantry Battalion in Rhineland and Central Europe.  He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal from injuries received in Germany.  He was also a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. 

Surviving are 2 Nephews, George E. Van Horn of Wilmette, Ill, and James H. Van Horn of Ponta Vedra, FL.  And 1 Niece Ellen Johnson of Aurora, Ill. 

George was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Margaret Van Horn, and his aunt Bertha Henry with whom George was raised. 

Friends of George Longwell will be received from 9:30-10:30am Friday July 12, 2013 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street East Brady, PA 16028

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday July 12, 2013 at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, East Brady, PA. with the Rev. William Kuba officiating. 

Private Burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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