Michael Gregory George, 56, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on March 1, 2016 in his home. He was born September 2, 1959, in Altoona, PA. He was the son of the James and Genevieve George.

He retired from Giant Food after 28 years of service as a meat cutter. He became the caregiver of his parents until their death in 2013 and 2014. He loved music and he would know any song and artist that came on the radio. He was an incredibly hard worker. He loved to garden and do yard work. He loved his family and loved to help them out. Mike was known as a great friend, he loved people and had many friends he kept in touch with.

Mike is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy George, parents James and Genevieve George. He is survived by his children, Derrick and Kristy Joines; brother, Kevin George (Pam), Huntingtown, MD; sisters, Melissa Shrawder, Dunkirk, MD; Jennifer (Tim) Nash, St. Leonard, MD; Amy (Scott) Wojcik, New Freedom, PA and 15 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11 AM in St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Derrick Joines, Brian Shrawder, Kyle Shrawder, Logan Wojcik, Eric George and Rick Lacey. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.