George A. Shultz

BARBERTON---George A. Shultz, passed away March 21 surrounded by his family, from complications from COPD. He was born on July 13, 1941 and was a life resident of Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 1959.

He was raised and preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Grace Shultz; mother and father-in-law Helen and John Pogwizd; and brothers-in-law Robert and Ronald Pogwizd.

He will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Patricia; sons Todd, Paul and Dean Shultz and Dave Word; grandchildren Tiffany, Brandon, Abigail and Landon; and great-grandchildren Xavier, Emma, Aiden and Jackson; his extended family Linda and Bill Kesler, John and Sharon Pogwizd and Toni Pogwizd; many loving nieces and nephews; and last but not least, his faithful and loving companion Butters, who followed him everywhere.

We will honor and celebrate George’s life at a future date. If you wish, a donation can be made in George’s memory to BACM Pantry, 939 Norton Ave., Barberton, 44203 or St. Augustine Church, 204 Sixth St. NW, Barberton, 44203. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler.com