- Date Of Birth: February 13, 1930
- Date Of Death: December 19, 2018
- State: Pennsylvania
George J. Calta, 88, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his home.
Born February 13, 1930, in Williamsport, he was a son of Frank Calta and Timperia “Nonnie” M. (Giacomi) Calta Lehman.
George worked for the PA Railroad, and then worked for Stroehmann’s Bakery on Washington Boulevard until his retirement. Following retirement he worked part-time at Sanders Mortuary for over 20 years. George was an avid hunter and was an avid gardener who shared the fruits of his labors with his friends and family. He could often be found drinking coffee with the guys. He loved all his dogs Sam 1, Sam 2, and Eddie.
Surviving are five children, Georgene Gardner (Scott), of Williamsport, George Calta Jr. (Donna), of Bowling Green, Ky., Keith Calta (Kathy), of Reisterstown, Md., Leslie Dietz, of Harrisburg, and Michele Batkowski (Paul), of Montoursville; 11 grandchildren, Victoria and Scott Gardner, Misty, Amber, Courtney, and George John Calta, Sarah Calta, David, Keith and James Batkowski, and Michael Dietz; seven great-grandchildren, a cousin – sister, Sandra Hughes (Tim), of Loyalsock; and step-brother David Lehman Jr. (Polly), of South Williamsport.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-father, David Lehman Sr., and two brothers, Frank and Joseph Calta.
The family would like to thank all of George’s caregivers Joe Jr., Joey, Beth, Susie, Donna, Cara, and his good friend, Ed McGee.
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