Henry George Budaker Jr.

Henry "George" Budaker Jr., 62, of Austintown, passed away Sept. 30, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1951 in Youngstown the son of Henry and June Budaker. A 1969 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, George was currently employed at Tri-County Distributing. He was a member of the Saxon Club and a hall of fame coach for the Austintown Colts for 20 years. He enjoyed going to the Body Shop Gym, fishing and golfing, but especially loved watching the Fitch Falcon football games. He will always be remembered for his humorous stories and being quick with a joke. He will be dearly missed by his children; Henry (Kim) Budaker, of Austintown and Melanie Budaker, of Austintown, two sisters; Barbara Stallman and Debbie (Bob) Bressler, both of Austintown and his dog Peaches. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife Sandra, whom he married Jan. 13, 1973, and two sisters; June McCaskey and Carol Farmer. Friends will be received 4:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 and again Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 from 10 until the time of the service, at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at the Austintown Chapel.