Obituary of George Shonleber – Springfield, PA (1947-2020)

George W. Shonleber, Jr. 72 of Springfield, Pa., formerly of Yeadon, Pa. passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. George was born on November 22, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in 1967. He began a 49-year career with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Cemetery Division as a groundskeeper, eventually rising to superintendent of Calvary Cemetery in Conshohocken until his retirement in 2012. On May 9, 1970 married for life to Phyllis (Borish) and the 50 year journey began in Yeadon. He and Phyllis would be blessed with 3 children, Marie McCoy, Beth Ruppert and George (Michelle) Shonleber III. He loved watching the Phillies and Eagles, but his family, especially his grandchildren, were his greatest joy, riding the wheels of the 3 strollers when Marie blessed us with our first grandchild, Ryan Montgomery. The fun continued as Beth added Chad Jr., Caiden, Gavin, angel Sara and Riley. George and Michelle Shonleber returned from exploring Arizona with Sedona on board, and then along came Shane to complete our lives. George is also survived by his loving cousin Judy Nagle, brother-in-law Tom Borish and his wife Pat (Gerner), and numerous nieces and nephews who adored him. He was predeceased by his parents George and Marie (O’Toole), his sister, Elaine Lydon and his brother-in-law, Nate Borish. A celebration of a life well lived will be planned for family and friends when the world is less chaotic. www.olearyfuneral.com.