George E. Dextras

George E. Dextras, 83, of Hopwood, PA, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Washington Premier Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, where he had been residing. He was born February 22, 1938, in Woonsocket, RI. to the late Josaphat Dextras.

George was known throughout his family for his delicious cooking which he honed as a Navy cook during the Korean Conflict. George retired as a salesman for Merchant Tire Company in the Washington Metropolitan Area. He previously served as Commander and Adjunct of the American Legion La Fayette Post 5, Uniontown, PA and Exulted Ruler of the Deale Elks Lodge #2528, Deale, MD.

He is survived by his son R. Allen Brown, Uniontown, PA; daughter Debbi Rivas, Uniontown PA; Grandchildren Tony Brown, Eligio Rivas, and Georgia Malinowski; nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, James Shugart (Pat) of Fenwick Island, DE.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Donna Y. Dextras, and his brother Joseph Shugart.

A memorial service will be held at the American Legion Post 51, Uniontown, PA on June 25, 2021, from 2-5 pm.  In lieu of cards or flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Legion Post 51, 508 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401.