George I Strain

George I Strain, 82, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his daughters.

George at last after all the years of struggling and missing his beautiful wife Joan he is now reunited with her for eternity.

George was born July 3, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late George G. and Thelma (Pletcher) Strain.

He was a 1960 graduate of Liberty High School and attended Youngstown State University.

George had worked at US Steel in McDonald and would later open and own with his wife Joan, Arco Gas Station in Girard and Liberty Towing and Garage until his retirement. They loved helping the community and participating in the Girard parade.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard.

George enjoyed running, taking Joan on cruises, trips to the casino and spending time with his family. He loved writing a poem every New Years Eve including each family member at the table fittingly.

For many years you could find him running the streets of Girard, McDonald and Liberty. Later he was a staple nightly at the visitor bleachers at Arrow Head Stadium!

He promoted cancer testing annually following Joan’s cancer in hopes to save just one person.

George and Joan were blessed with three daughters, Wendy (Jeff) Hughes and Holly (David) Hunkus, both of Liberty Twp., and Heather (Phil) Walters of Girard, and grandchildren Tealle Hunkus, Daniel and Michael (Marissa) Delliquadri, Alexandria (Andrew) Dean, David Hunkus, Morgan and Taylor Walters, Nicole Hughes, Bailey Walters and Phillip (PJ) Walters; and great grandchildren, Julian, Gianna and Jacob Dean and his namesake Michael George DelliQuadri.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan (Flowers) Strain who he married March 6, 1962 and lived happily until her passing on August 30, 2013 and brother Tom Strain.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 24th, 1:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

George will be laid to rest at Poland Riverside Cemetery next to his wife Joan.

The family would like to thank the staff at Patriot Hospice Care for their compassion and care that was given to George.