GEORGE NEWTON BAIR, 87 of Airville, PA, died on Christmas Day in his home. He was the beloved husband of Joan Virginia (Lloyd) Bair, and at the time of her passing in September 2016, they had shared 62 years of marriage.

Born on June 6, 1935 in the Woodbine area of York County; he was one of three children born to the late Archibald Newton Bair and Etta Mabel (Barnett) Bair. George was a graduate of the former Lower Chanceford School and had pitched a no-hitter game for the school team. George was a lifelong resident of Airville and worked on his grandfather's family farm that he later purchased. He tilled 167 acres and cared for his Guernsey dairy herd. In 1973, he went to work for Duplex of Emigsville, PA, where he provided 26 years of dedicated service to the company, retiring in 1999. George also worked for 19 years as a mail carrier for the former Airville Post Office.

George was a lifetime member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church where he was active in church activities, was known for his mashed potatoes at the annual turkey suppers and sang bass in the choir. He loved to hunt and fish especially at the cabin in Clinton County. Not known to offer physical affection; however, he offered a memorable handshake to everyone. His family remarked that they never heard him raise his voice and will never forget his smile.

He is survived by:

Three children-

David Bair of Airville, PA

Dean Bair of Provincetown, MA

Daniel Bair of Delta, PA

Four grandchildren-

Michelle Denton of Airville, PA

Charity Bair of New Jersey

Chandra Horton of Windsor, PA

Jessica Warner of Vass, NC

Six great grandchildren-

Ashley Guise, Bailey Denton, Darian Denton, Layne Denton, Sidney Horton and L.J. Horton

Three great-great grandchildren-

Mason, Juna and Tanner

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Dorothy Miller and John Bair and a grandson, Alec Denton

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 28 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1 p.m. in Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, 4263 Delta Road, Airville, PA 17302. Church pastor, Reverend Kristine Hileman will officiate with interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate memorial contributions to the church.