George H. Gumbrell, 85, of Somerset MA, formerly of Gilbertsville, PA, passed away May 9, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia PA, he graduated from John Bartram High School and was also a graduate of the Arena School of Barbering.  He honorably served in the US Army National Guard of PA, 133 ^rd Combat Engineers for 6 years. After completing training at the U.S. Army Diesel School at Fort Belvoir, VA., he was first assigned as a bulldozer and tank operator.  Later, as a cook he attained the rank of Mess Sergeant.

In his younger years, he enjoyed customizing cars and dancing on the live televised show Band Stand. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising honey bees at his home for almost 20 years.

George was a Mason for over 50 years and was a member of the Spring-Ford Masonic Lodge, No 553, F &AM, Royersford, PA.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean S. Gumbrell, his daughter Jeanne M. Rapoza and son-in-law Mark Rapoza of Tiverton, RI, son, George P. Gumbrell and daughter-in-law Andrea Svagdys-Gumbrell of Worcester, MA and grandchildren, Connor & Cadence.

Funeral arrangements are pending.