George A. Confair

George Alen Confair, 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Born on July 2, 1944 in Bloomsburg, PA he was the son of the late William Freas Confair, MD and Mary (Patterson) Confair.

George grew up in Benton and went to Benton High School. He joined the Army in September of 1961. He served in Germany and returned home in 1964. Upon his return he worked at Avco in Williamsport and worked in various other trades including working with Bechtel at the Susquehanna nuclear plant in Berwick. He eventually purchased the Benton Hotel and the Foothills Manor which thrived during the 1980’s.

George was an avid gardener and supplied many local friends and neighbors with an assortment of fruits and vegetables for many years. He was involved with township affairs and helped to establish the Benton water system and served as a volunteer fire fighter for many years. George also played a big part in starting the Benton Rodeo in 1985. He was instrumental in starting the Pee Wee wrestling program in the Benton Area. He would drive from Benton to Waller to Central picking up young wrestlers from their homes and take them to the Back Mountain area to practice and tournaments on the weekends.

Preceding George in passing is his son, George Alen Confair, Jr., in 1967, his brother, Joel in 1976 and Joselle Confair/Moyer in 2020.

He is survived by his son, George Douglas Confair; brother, Bill Confair and granddaughter, Ava Marie Confair. In addition he is survived by nephews and nieces Craig Franczak Karian Bahrens of Carlisle, PA; John and Barb Franczak of Nescopeck, PA; Jody Kaycon of Erie, PA; Bill and Susan Confair of Camp Hill, PA and Lori and Rich Franklin of NJ.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025; 11 a.m. at the Benton Cemetery in Benton, PA, with full military honors.

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton is honored to serve the Confair family. For online condolences and additional details, please visit our website at: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

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