George A. Steele, age 89, of Kinsman,OH, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at UPMC Horizon Hospital in Greenville, PA. He was born February 23, 1925, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of William Steele and Mary (Frye) Mitkoff. A resident of Kinsman for the past twelve years, Mr. Steele was a former long time resident of Pierpont, OH. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Steele was employed as a machinist for many years at Frank's Tractor Sales in Austinburg,OH, retiring in 1989. He owned and operated a farm for many years; and was a great handyman. He especially enjoyed fixing cars and motorcycles. He and his wife loved to attend the Hungarian Cultural Society events held in Chardon, Ohio. Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Theresa M. (Teller) Steele, whom he married February 22, 1947, of Kinsman; his daughter, Lynda Minor of Greenville, SC; his four grandchildren, Todd (Tammy) Nichols, Kelly (Scott) Nichols, Amber (Dennis) Slick, and Amanda Faraj; his seven great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Timmy Steele in 1995. Mr. Steele will be cremated and no services held. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman,OH, handled arrangements with an online guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com
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