George Stephen Burnosky, 67, of Franklin, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, in Johnson City, TN while visiting family.

Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late George John Burnosky and Agnes Dorothy Kuack Burnosky. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson; Brendon M. Cracchiolo and his uncle Bernard Burnosky.

George was a US Army veteran, served in the PA National Guard and worked as a supervisor for the USPS. He received a B.S. in psychology. He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Louise Byler; two children, Erin L. Cracchiolo and her fiancé Jake Larson of Holiday, FL and Brian J. Burnosky of Clearwater, FL; and their mother, Maureen Burnosky; one step son, Shawn Byler (Melissa) of Gray, TN; one brother, Ronnie Burnosky (Mariann) of Bridgewater, NJ; one granddaughter, Rilynn Burnosky; two step grandchildren, Nora and Thomas Byler; one niece Shannon Brady (Brian), and her two children Liam and Shaelyn Brady; one nephew, Ryan Burnosky; several cousins and his beloved cat, Gretchen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18th at the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Pastor John Brunner will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to March of Dimes, Pisgah Division, 37 Dogwood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com