George A. Hammer, 95, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 26th, 2024, in Providence Care Center.

He was born in Beaver Falls on December 22, 1928, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Louis “Pete” and Agnes (Windram) Hammer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy (DeBona) Hammer; and his sister, Margaret Manuel.

He is survived by three children, Barbara (Jeff) Carpenter, Mark (Lori) Hammer and Marianne (Rick) Beyerle, seven grandchildren: Jake Carpenter, Josh Carpenter, Michelle (Fiancé Brian Householder) Hammer, Jessica (Drazen) Rakic, Mike (Casey) Beyerle, Matt (Tiffany) Beyerle, and Greg (Lindsay) Beyerle; and seven great-grandchildren: Christian, Anthony, Sophia, Jaxon, DJ, Mia and Brayden.

George was a graduate of the Beaver Falls Class of 1947, who then went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Confict. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal as well as the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the New Brighton American Legion, the Beaver Falls Owls Club. He retired from Westinghouse after 25 years of service.  He was a member of St. Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish.

Friends and family are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial to be held on Friday, December 6th at 10 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, where the Beaver County Special Unit will provide full military honors.