George Alvin Brindle

M, (20 December 1922 - 6 September 2004)
Father-Biological*Charles Henry Brindle b. 23 Jul 1892, d. 26 Sep 1936
Mother-Biological*Phoebe Lavina Green b. 20 Mar 1891, d. 19 Dec 1978
Last Edited=13 Oct 2026
George Alvin Brindle
     George Alvin Brindle was born on 20 December 1922 at Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Charles Henry Brindle and Phoebe Lavina Green. George, age 7, appeared on the US Census of 1930 living at 2621 Laveen Street, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Charles Henry and Phoebe Lavina Brindle.6 George, age 17, appeared on the US Census of 1940 living at 160 Bloch Avenue, C-D, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Phoebe Lavina and Brindle; She was listed as a widow.7 On on 30 June 1942, George registered for the World War II draft, while living at 2621 Laveen Street, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, giving his age as 19 and his employer as the American Locomotive Company.3 From 22 January 1943 to 7 February 1946, he served in the Army Air Force.2,5

George Alvin Brindle, age 21, married Betty J. Owens, age 20 , daughter of William E. Owens and Tessie Harr, on 7 April 1944 at the Methodist Church, Trenton.

Children:
1. David C. Brindle (1947-____)
2. George E. Brindle.8,9


George and Betty's wedding announcement of 14 April 1944, reads:

Owens-Brindle Marriage
Announced by Parents-

     Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Owens, of Hostetter, announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Betty Owens, to Pfc. George A. Brindle, son of Mrs. Phoebe Everett, of Latrobe.
     The ceremony took place on April in the Methodist Church in Trenton, New Jersey, with the Rev. J. L. Pitt officiating.
     Pvt. Brindle is stationed at Fort Dix., N. J., at the present time and his bride has returned to her home in Hostetter.

Published by TheLatrobe Bulletin, 14 April 1944.9


George, age 27 years, and Betty, age 25 years, appeared on the US Census of 1950 on Wood Street, St. Clair Street Extention, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.8 George was a lab tech at a Locomotive company in 1950.8 When his mother died, in December 1978, George lived at Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.10 George's wife, Betty, died on 16 August 1997.11 In 2004, the year George died, he lived at Derry, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.4 He died on 6 September 2004 at Edgewood Nursing Home, Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.1,2,4,5 George's obituary of 8 September 2004, reads:

George A. Brindle
Veteran, Kennametal Inc. Retiree.


     George A. Brindle, 81, of Latrobe died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, in Edgewood Nursing Center, Unity Township.
     He was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles and Phoebe (Green) Brindle.
     George was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and Thomas B. Ander- son American Legion Post 515, both in Latrobe, and the F&AM Lodge 275 in Loyal-hanna.
     He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Forces, and he retired from Kennametal Inc. in Latrobe.
     Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Betty J. Owens Brindle, on Aug. 16, 1997; a sister, Ethel, and two brothers, Charles and Paul Brindle.
     He is survived by two sons, George E. Brindle and wife, Alberta, and David C. Brindle and wife, Louise, all of Derry; four grandchildren, Terri, Stacey, Matthew and Jessica; four great-grandchildren, Elias, Owen, Isaiah and Anna; a sis- ter, Althea Sanders of Latrobe, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Family and friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc., 601 Wel- don St., Latrobe, where mili- tary service will be conducted 9:15 a.m. Thursday by mem- bers of American Legion Post 515 and VFW Post 3414.
     A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in Bethany United Methodist Church, Avenue B and Laveen Street, Latrobe, with the Rev. August B. Twigg officiating.
     Interment will be in West-moreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.

Published by The Latrobe Bulletin, 8 September 2004.2


George was buried on 9 September 2004 at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.2,12

Citations

  1. Social Security Administration. U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2015.
  2. Latrobe Bulletin, "George A. Brindle" Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 8 September 2004.
  3. United States, Selective Service System. U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2011.
  4. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (SSDI). Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2011.
  5. United States, Department of Veterans Affairs.. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2011.
  6. Census Bureau. 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2002.
  7. Census Bureau. 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2012.
  8. Census Bureau. 1950 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2022.
  9. Latrobe Bulletin "Owens-Brindle Marriage", Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 14 April 1944.
  10. Latrobe Bulletin, "Mrs. Homer C.Shlrey" Latrobe, Pennsylvani, 27 December 1978.
  11. Latrobe Bulletin, "Mrs. Betty J. Owms Brindle" Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 19 August 1997.
  12. Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/