George Robert Makar

George R. Makar, 89 passed away at home on April 21, 2021. George was born on February 21, 1932 in Girard, Ohio the son of Stephen F. Makar Jr. and Katherine M. Lucic Makar.
George was united in marriage to the former Marilynn I. Miller on November 23, 1953 with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of the area George was a 1949 graduate of Girard High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy proudly serving his country from 1950 to 1954 aboard the USS Dixie AD14. George was employed as a machinist with American Welding and Manufacturing retiring in 1991.
A long-time member of Millcreek Community Church he enjoyed singing in the church choir, attending the Men of Faith breakfast meetings and golfing with the Friendship League. George was past Grandmaster of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Canfield #155. He had a strong work ethic who spent time helping others as a handyman. George and Marilynn loved traveling to Top Sail Island with their children and grandchildren. George is survived by his wife Marilynn; children Mark (Deborah) Makar, Sandra (Bud) White, Keith (Shari) Makar, Kirk (Jackie) Makar, Sally (Gregory) Humphries and Amy (Vic Wells) Gothay, sisters Caroline Tusin and Barbara Dunlap, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rose Missik and grandson Anthony Gothay. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday April 26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 a.m. at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Friends may call on Tuesday April 27, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Millcreek Community Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd. Youngstown where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Greg Calko officiating. Burial will follow at Brunstetter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley or Millcreek Community Church. To leave condolences to the family please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com