George M. Ball, 73, of Pottsville, PA, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, February 7th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

George was born in Mahanoy City in his homestead of 717 East Center, on July 11, 1949, a son of the late Florence (Truskowsky) and Victor Ball, Sr.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer at Fort Hood Texas during the Vietnam War.

George belonged to the Mahanoy City Social Club, TPA, and Mahanoy City Historical Society.

He worked for Mahanoy City Sewer Authority for 35 years as Plant Manager/Operator.  After retirement he served on MCSA Board.

An avid fly fisherman and hunter, he truly enjoyed a lifetime of this at his Cousin's cabin and within Pine Creek Valley, PA.

He was the husband of Susan (Stitzer) Ball, to whom he was married for 49 years.

George is survived by a daughter, Vikki, wife of Craig Buffington, of Pottsville; a son, Joshua, husband of Allison (Cresswell) Ball, of Schuylkill Haven; He is also survived by 3 awesome grandchildren, Brody,and Sonni Ball, and Georgia Buffington, four sisters, Betsy Day, of Mahanoy City; Lucille, wife of  John Sullivan, of Mahanoy City; Michele, wife of  Jere Haldeman, of Marmora NJ; Mary Wohnhaas, of Colorado. A brother-in-law Mark Stitzer.  As well as many amazing cousins, nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his brother Victor.

Services are to be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in Georges name to the Mahanoy City Social Club and the Mahanoy City Historical Society.