George Raynovich Jr.'s Obituary
George Raynovich Jr., age 89 of Baldwin Borough.
Beloved husband of Mary Ann (Senay) for 67 years. Father of George (Char) and Andy (Dina). Pap Pap of George IV, Anna (Robert), Ellen (Ben) Aul, Mia (Sam), the late Tess, and Alyssa. Great Grandfather of Aubrey and Lila Aul. He is also survived by his sister, Doris (Rudy) Putkovich. George was born and raised in the South Side, was a 1949 graduate of South High, and class valedictorian where he played football and basketball. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a pilot in the United States Air Force. George graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Engineering and Duquesne University’s School of Law. He began his legal career as a partner at the law firm of Stone and Raynovich, then moved to Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation and held the role of Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel before joining Buchanon Ingersoll. George continued to practice law in various capacities well into his eighties. He was a former Baldwin Borough Councilman and Solicitor and also served on the Baldwin Civil Service Commission for over 20 years. He was proud of his Serbian heritage and helped bring to fruition Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, in Whitehall. Through the years, he devoted his time to the church whenever needed. George was an avid golfer and a member of the South Hills Country Club for over 50 years and rain, sleet, or snow never deterred his passion for the game. George continued to golf then enjoy ice cream with his friends Bill, Freddie, and Paul as recently as last summer. He cared so much about his family and was a strong influence on all of their lives. He will be deeply missed. Due to these unusual times, a private service was held at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery.
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