George Tinklepaugh

George R. Tinklepaugh, 60, of New Brighton passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice.

George was born on December 17, 1959 in Rochester, the son of JoAnn (Bender) and George Cox and the late George Tinklepaugh. George was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his lifetime companion and soulmate of 36 years, Evelyn Smiley; son, Justen Michael Edinger and his wife Melissa; step-son, William Smiley; daughter, Shelby Tinklepaugh; step-daughter, Melissa Ball; four grandchildren, Ronald (Ashley) Hogue, David (Taylor) Ball, Taylor Ball, and Colton Edinger; and a great-grandson, Trenton.

Also surviving are a brother, James Tinklepaugh; two step-brothers, James Cox and Doug Cox; three sisters, Susie Wilfong and her husband Dennis, Robin Bever and her husband Jeff, and Patty Drake; two step-sisters, Linda Miller and Debbie Sweet; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Tinklepaugh; a step-sister, Carol Collins, and granddaughter, Clarissa Edinger.

As per the family's request, all services were private.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.