George Vukelic, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Mount Pocono and Freehold, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2025, from complications due to a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive type of dementia. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on September 12th, 1939, the only beloved son of the late Mele & Dorothy (Ribar) Vukelic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Tedesco) Vukelic and two brothers-in-law, William Yeager and Edward Magditch. He is survived by three sisters, Helena Yeager, Dianne Magditch and Millicent Vukelic, his nieces, Georgia Badamo and Valerie Falk, his nephew, Mitchell Yeager and several great nieces & great nephews.

George grew up in Ambridge and was a graduate of Long Island University at Brooklyn School of Pharmacy, the oldest pharmacy school in the United States. He was retired from Rite Aid, having spent his entire pharmacy career working for them. He also served in the U.S. Army. He had such a love of travel, music, and all sports. In his youth, he was a terrific ball player. There was no public visitation. A private service and interment will be held on Monday, April 28th in the Economy Cemetery, 1690 Ridge Road Extension, Ambridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.