George E. Strucko, Jr.

George Edward Strucko, Jr., of Hanover, PA, was born on Nov. 10, 1934, in Ashley, PA, to Helen Elinor (Tuminski) Strucko and George Edward Strucko, Sr.

He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1952. George was a member of the Maryland National Guard from 1953-1959 where he rose to the rank of master sergeant. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1975.

George married the love of his life, Nina Lee Wright, on June 9, 1956. They were married 69 years and had four children: Belinda (Paul) Schroeder (former husband, Robert Freburger, Jr.), Donna (Oscar) Carlson, Brian Strucko (deceased), and Amanda (Mark) Clothier. George and Nina have five grandchildren: Aaron (Elizabeth) Freburger, Rachel Schroeder, Olivia Schroeder, Emma Clothier, and Cole Clothier.

George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother to eight siblings, who preceded him in death.

He was a manager with the C&P Telephone Co. and an executive with AT&T, retiring after 38 years of service. He enjoyed camping on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, beach vacations, travel in the United States and abroad, and attending his wife’s art shows. Guided by faith, George’s first priority was always his love for his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA by The Rev. Michael Rothan. Burial will be private at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at viewings from 6 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway in Hanover and at the church one hour prior to the Mass.