Obituary of George Edward Parsell

George Edward Parsell, age 75, of Tink Wig, Hawley died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at home. Formerly of New York and Florida, he had been a Hawley resident for more than a year. Mr. Parsell was born February 16, 1939, in Long Island City, NY, and was the son of Blanche (Weltick) Parsell of Florida and the late William Parsell. He served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a plumber in New York prior to his retirement. While living in New York, he was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and was active with the VFW. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Dianne Barton and her husband George of Hawley; his son, Robert J. Parsell and his wife Lisa of New York; his grandchildren, Sean A. and Alanna M. Barton of Hawley and Robert Parsell Jr. of New York; two sisters, Linda Bonnano and Laurie Parsell of Arizona; his goddaughter, Patricia Keighran of New York; and his cousins, Robert and Patricia Keighran. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.