George ErichDOVERGeorge Erich, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was the husband of Helga Erich. They were happily married for 64 years.George was born on July 8, 1926, in Schwabach, Germany, and was the son of the late Anton and Anna Erich. George and Helga immigrated to the United States in 1956. He resided his entire American life in York. He was proud to become an American citizen in 1962. For over 28 years, George was employed by GTE Sylvania as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Sylvania 25 Year Club, and a longtime member of the German American Alpenrose Society of York. He was also a member of Advent Lutheran Church in York. George had hobbies of woodworking and painting, which he enjoyed doing in his retirement.In addition to his wife, George is survived by his two daughters, Ingrid Russo and her husband, John of Macungie, and Erika Dubs and her husband, Don of Dover. His granddaughters, Laura, Amanda, Emily, and Erin, were his joys.A memorial service for George will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 E. Market St., York, with the Rev. David L. Ritterpusch and the Rev. Brenda M. Ritterpusch officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in Owens Hall of Advent Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's memory may be made to Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 E. Market St., York, PA 17402; or SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York. etzweilerfuneralhome.com