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George L. Kotkiewicz

  • September 5, 1933 - May 28, 2011
  • Halifax, Pennsylvania
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“I came across a copy of a resignation letter I submitted to George 16 years ago, and that led me to search online to see what he was up to. I am so...Read More » ”
1 of 38 | Posted by: Janice Carl - Ashburn, VA

“I am so sorry for your loss, but we all have cherished memories that we will never forget with him. I will never forget the day of 9/11, we were in a...Read More » ”
2 of 38 | Posted by: Robert and Lisa Lebo - Halifax, PA

“Mrs. Kotkiewicz, Beth, Tige, Bill & Families, My Deepest Condolences, I can not believe your Partner in Life & Daddy is gone! The biggest things I...Read More » ”
3 of 38 | Posted by: Rose (Grosser) Brown - Harrisburg, PA

“As neighbors to Kutt's tree farm, we extend our deepest sympathy to each of you. George has been a great farming neighbor & friend. May God comfort...Read More » ”
4 of 38 | Posted by: Lee & Sandra Sweigard - PA

“I am sorry for your loss, George was a great man...My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.... ”
5 of 38 | Posted by: Kevin Budreau - Zionsville, IN

“I am Sorry for your loss. Hope you are all doing well, keeping it together. My sympathy. ”
6 of 38 | Posted by: Ann Lichty - Covington, PA

“Beth, our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. God Bless. ”
7 of 38 | Posted by: John and Erin Stinavage - PA

“My condolences are extended to Barbara, Beth, Tige, and Bill for the loss of your husband and father. My acquaintance with George began with his...Read More » ”
8 of 38 | Posted by: Dick Lietzke - State College, PA

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. ”
9 of 38 | Posted by: Kathy and Denny O'Hara - Halifax, PA

“Dear Barbara and family, my father and I and all of us at Keystone were greatly saddened to hear about George's passing. We will never forget the...Read More » ”
10 of 38 | Posted by: steve mcneal - milton, PA

“Our prayers are with the Kotkiewicz family during this difficult time. Mr. Kutt will truly be missed. ”
11 of 38 | Posted by: Davis Landscape LTD - Harrisburg, PA

“My sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. George was a "man's man"- honest, straight forward with integrity.I always appreciated my times to...Read More » ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: Gerry Wevodau - Enola, PA

“Beth & Family... My sincerest condolences go out to you during this difficult time of loss. ”
13 of 38 | Posted by: Michael Sherman - Montgomery, PA

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always fondly remember all of my conversations with George as he not only was truly interested...Read More » ”
14 of 38 | Posted by: Jeff Myers - Harrisburg, PA

“Family - on behalf of the John Deere Financial staff, our heart felt sympathy is expressed to each of you during this time of deep sorrow. George is...Read More » ”
15 of 38 | Posted by: Larry Guyer - Johnston, IA

“Dear Barbara, Tige, Tama, and Family, Deepest sympathy on your loss. I'm sure you are all proud of George's legacy - a wonderful family, a...Read More » ”
16 of 38 | Posted by: Becky Frankeny - Millerstown, PA

“My dear Beth & Family, Cherish those family moments and fun times. Your family has much character obviously derived from a fine patriarch. Blessings...Read More » ”
17 of 38 | Posted by: Kathy Heil - Lancaster, PA

“No one could get the better of George. In my 28 years with AMP, he was always Mr. IBM. ”
18 of 38 | Posted by: Edgar C Gorman - Harrisburg, PA

“I really thought a lot about George, he was a very good business man,he will definitely be missed by anyone who new him. God bless his family! ”
19 of 38 | Posted by: Ken Hoover - Halifax, PA

“I have known George since the AMP days when we worked together in Marketing and Sales many years ago. I was very young at the time and new to the...Read More » ”
20 of 38 | Posted by: Deb,Jim,Jamie Salinger - PA

“Dear Mrs.Kotkiewicz, Words can not express my deep sympathy for the loss of your husband. Having worked with your daughter for the past 20 years,I...Read More » ”
21 of 38 | Posted by: lucy delbuono - hawley, PA

“My Condolences goes out to the family and friends of George. It was always a pleasure to see George in the in the dealership, he was loved and will...Read More » ”
22 of 38 | Posted by: Frank A. Paladino - Enola, PA

“Our prayers are with the Kotkiewicz family. ”
23 of 38 | Posted by: Jeremy Litwiller - Harrisonburg, VA

“Our prayers are with the Kotkiewicz family. ”
24 of 38 | Posted by: Jeremy Litwiller - Harrisonburg, VA

“Beth, my sincerest sympathies to you and your family. ”
25 of 38 | Posted by: Julia Czajkowski - Nanticoke, PA

“George, a gentleman's gentlman...caring, witty, honest...one of the best. I am saddened at the loss. Inncom lost a pillar of integrity with your...Read More » ”
26 of 38 | Posted by: Holly Carbonneau

“My father, Pete, always had good things to say about "Mr. Kutt". And I have fond memories of my interactions with him as well. Please accept my...Read More » ”
27 of 38 | Posted by: A.J. Portmann - Mechanicsburg, PA

“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of George. My deepest sympathy to Barbara, Beth, Tige and Bill. I admired him greatly for his dedication to his...Read More » ”
28 of 38 | Posted by: Donald Galacci - Clarks Summit, PA

“Mrs. Barbara Kotkiewicz and family, Please accept our condolences at the death of George. I met George many years ago when he was part of a Dealer...Read More » ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: Tom and Shelly Richards - OH

“My condolences and prayers to the family. Especially to Barb, Beth, and Tige. I have learned much as a employee of Valley Ag & Turf. I looked forward...Read More » ”
30 of 38 | Posted by: Bill Renno - Danville, PA

“My condolence to the family of George Kothiewicz. I will always admire his dedication to his family and the great pride he took in building his...Read More » ”
31 of 38 | Posted by: Roger Myers - Pikesville, MD

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you. George will be sadly missed. ”
32 of 38 | Posted by: Butch and Judi Cohen - FL

“We are saddened by the loss of our friend "Daddy George".He will truly be missed. Barb and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. ”
33 of 38 | Posted by: Annette and Al Donovan - Lykens, PA

“George will be missed. I always appreciated how he would ask for my advice and showed respect to others. My deepest thoughts and prayers. I called...Read More » ”
34 of 38 | Posted by: Ross Smith - Mercersburg, PA

“George will be missed. I always appreciated how he would ask for my advice and showed respect to others. My deepest thoughts and prayers. I called...Read More » ”
35 of 38 | Posted by: Ross Smith - Mercersburg, PA

“Dear Barbara, So sorry to read of George's passing. It has been many years since we have been in touch. You and your family have our deepest...Read More » ”
36 of 38 | Posted by: Jean + Allen McDonald - Dillsburg, PA

“Please accept my deepest sympathy at the untimely passing of George. I enjoyed working with George. I have great admiration for him, his family and...Read More » ”
37 of 38 | Posted by: James J Cunningham Jr - Strasburg, PA

“George will be greatly missed by all. It was never a dull moment when George would vist at Valley Ag. He could certainly put a smile on your face...Read More » ”
38 of 38 | Posted by: Lindsay Artz & family - PA


HALIFAX- George L. (Kutt) Kotkiewicz, age 77, of Halifax passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2011 at his home. George was born in Roslyn, Long Island New York, son of the late Thomas and Bessie Kotkiewicz. George was a US Navy veteran and graduate of the Milkaukee School of Engineering and Northeastern University. George's initial occupational path included engineering positions at both American Air Filter and Control Electronics, which provided the foundation for the formation of his first company, Aerospace Avionics. This firm produced electronic equipment for major aviation customers, such as Grumman Aircraft and the U.S. Military. After selling his interest in Aerospace Avionics George joined AMP Corp. now Tyco Industries. He retired from AMP as Vice President after a successful career in spanning 32 years. During his tenure with the company George excelled in several managerial positions, leading AMP to new growth records while building the strong business organization necessary to support global customers such as I.B.M., AMP's largest client. While with AMP George's outside interests included real estate investment which led to the development of a major farming operation (1200 acres rented and owned) and a wholesale tree nursery operated in concert with family members. With his commitment to agriculture and knowledge of farm equipment it was only natural that George would eventually acquire partial ownership in a small John Deere dealership during the late 90's. After his retirement from AMP George reduced his farming operations, expanded his wholesale tree nursery to a 113 acre facility, and grew Valley Ag and Turf into an organization covering most of central Pennsylvania with six dealerships, five John Deere and one Kubota. As CEO of Valley Ag and Turf George set the overall strategy and direction for the company and delegated the day to day operational management to his son Tige. George's unique corporate management perspective combined with an intimate knowledge of agriculture and the equipment industry allowed him to lead Valley AG and Turf into the twenty-first century. George served on the Board of Directors of Fort Halifax and Inconn International Corp., Niantic, Conn. Mr. Kotkiewicz is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Barbara Gleason Kotkiewicz; a daughter Elizabeth and fiance Dr. John Erhard of Moosic, PA, a son Tige and wife Tama of Halifax, and a son William and wife Jennifer of Harrisburg, and granddaughters Alex and Jacki Kotkiewicz, granddaughters Brooke and Keeley Kotkiewicz and a great grandson, Kason. He was preceded in death by sisters Barbara Sokolski, Patricia Blake, and a brother Thomas Kotkiewicz. A visitation will be held on Thursday June 2, 2011 from 3-6:00 pm at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Elizabethville. Memorial donations made be made to the Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Assoc. PO Box 459 Halifax, PA 17032. To sign the online guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.