George E. Tidrick

Age 87, of Malvern, suddenly passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. He was born June 13, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to George B. and Margaret (Woods) Tidrick. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he was a Conductor for 39 years. He is a US Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Waldron, former Commander and Lifetime member of the Minerva VFW Post #4120, member of the Malvern American Legion Post #375, Cypress Lodge #604 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Valley of Canton, Railroad Retirees, Carroll County Historical Society, founder and former President of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club, and helped with the Algonquin Mill Festival for many years.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Hendry) Tidrick whom he married Jan. 29, 1983; 2 sons, Craig (Karen Sue) Tidrick of Swanton, OH, David (Cindy) Tidrick of Toledo; a daughter-in-law, Pam Tidrick of Toledo; stepdaughter, Johan Brydson of Hamilton, Canada; 2 stepsons, Robert and Stephen Brydson both of Hamilton, Canada; 4 sisters, Dorothy Edie of Uhricsville, Flora Grimes of New Philadelphia, Margaret Robinson of Sherrodsville, Lucinda (Glen) Norris of Sherrodsville; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Preeceded in death by a son, Kerry Tidrick.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Mr. Kenny Thomas officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Sherrodsville Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 1-2:30 pm Friday prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva VFW.