George H. Champion

George H. Champion, age 90, of Strattanville, passed away early Saturday morning, November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 12, 1935, at his current home in Strattanville, where he lived his entire life. George was the youngest of six children to the late Joseph and Ella Hamler Champion, and was the last surviving member. He was a 1953 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School. George married the love of his life, Betty L. Centorcelli, on July 31, 1965. They shared fifty-nine years together until her passing at the beginning of this year on January 28, 2025. He worked at the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion as a mold inspector, retiring after forty-two years. George was a history buff, and his intelligence regarding the Civil War was astounding. He loved visiting Gettysburg and was always more knowledgeable than the tour guide. He was a wise and quiet man with a great sense of humor. George also enjoyed carpentry, building various projects, and took pride in mowing his grass. He is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Wise and her husband, Kirke, of Strattanville, and Karen Wells and her husband, Dave, of Corsica; five grandchildren, Adam Wise of Strattanville, Aaron Wise and his wife, Dani, of Clarion, Alicia Morsman of Texas, Brianna Burkhardt Massad and her husband, Samuel, also of Texas, and Alex Wells and his wife, Cassandra, of Limestone; and four great-grandchildren, Brayden Morsman and Bristol, Logan, and Wyatt Burkhardt all of Texas; along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. Family and friends will be received from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Mike Shreckengost, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Limestone, presiding. Interment will take place beside his loving wife at the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in George’s honor to the Strattanville Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 93, Strattanville, PA 16258, or to the Clarion Hospital EMS, 1 Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214, for their prompt care for George and Betty.

George H. Champion

May 12, 1935 - November 1, 2025