George E.
Rought: Loving Father and Grandfather
George E.
Rought, 89, of 2282 State Route 305, Town of Clarksville, passed away Monday,
August 12, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.
Born on May
30, 1935, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of Harry and Nina Woodruff Rought. On July 20, 1954, in Montrose, PA he married
the former June A. Crain who predeceased him on December 6, 2019.
George
worked for LC Whitford Construction as a heavy equipment operator for over 20
years. He then went to work for the Town of Clarksville Highway Department
prior to his retirement.
He was a
member of the Local Teamsters Union, the Cuba VFW Post 2721, Cuba American
Legion Post 655, and the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AmVets Post 1 in Cuba.
When he
wasn’t working, he enjoyed being outdoors snowmobiling, fishing, maintaining
his property, camping, and socializing with his friends, quite often sharing a
beverage or two.
He is survived by his
children
Wilson J. Rought Port
Orchard, Washington
Dianna L. Rought Portville
Laurie L. (fiancé James
Berry) Kelley Cuba
David (Lisa) Rought Bradenton, Florida
Several grandchildren,
great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother Edmund Rought and a sister Ruth Whitford.
Friend may call at the
Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba,
on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 1-3P.M. for a time of visitation and sharing
memories.
Burial will be in West Genesee Cemetery, Obi, New York.
Online condolences may be
sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
