George Wesley Colflesh, 101, Confluence, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Lytle's Personal Care Home, Markleysburg. He was born September 1, 1917 on his grandfather's farm in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, a son of Milton Bruce and Anna A. (Snyder) Colflesh. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Tech Sgt. Gerald L. Colflesh, Sr., grandson, Todd E. Collins, brothers, Sylvester Tressler, John F. Colflesh and Milton J. Colflesh and sisters, Carrie Colflesh Haer and Maude Colflesh Kreger. He was baptized as an infant in the Methodist Church in Ursina. He is survived by children, Paul H. Colflesh and wife, Betty, Confluence, Betty M. Ohler-Mancini, Confluence, Carol D. Collins, Somerset, Patty J. Show and husband, Doug, Farmington, daughter-in-law, Ala Mae Colflesh, Louisiana, brother-in-law, John W. Kreger, Sr., Markleton, 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter as well as many nieces and nephews. George grew up on his parent's farm near Ursina where he walked to the Lower Humbert Bridge to attend grade school. He grew up working on the family farm and helping neighbors on their farms. His first job was as a trackman for the B & O Railroad for four years until he was drafted into the US Army during WWII. He received basic training at Camp Blanding, FL and combat training at Camp Rucker, AL and Ft. Knox, KY. He received the expert marksmanship badge during combat training. He was awarded an honorable medical discharge and returned home to the hills of Pennsylvania after one year in the military. He went to work for Wolfe and Klink Coal Co. near Rockwood where he earned his certification as a deep coal miner. After learning he could go to night school on the GI bill, he attended classes to learn more and newer methods of farming. He received a diploma from the Beery School of Horsemanship in Pleasant Hill, OH in 1949. After finishing school, he worked and managed farms for different farm owners and when his last employer retired, George went to work on construction driving as far as Pittsburgh while work odd jobs for friends and neighbors. He was happiest when he was hired by the PA Dept. of Transportation. There he worked as a truck driver plowing snow, working on the bridge crew and finished his time as a blacksmith in the shop. George was a member of the NRA for over 50 years and a 66 year plus member of the Ursina American Legion. He was also a member of the PA Assoc. of State Employees. The family extends a special thanks to Charity Lytle and Keira Fazenbaker and all the staff at Lytle's for the wonderful care given to George. Friends will be received from 4-8 PM Sunday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will be held at 12 PM on Monday with Rev. Arthur J. Gotjen officiating. Interment in Younkin Cemetery. There will be viewing one hour prior to the service on Monday. Arrangements by Humbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.humbertfuneralhome.com.