Obituaries

George A. "Chip" Essey

Date of Death: June 15, 2023
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Friends will be received on Saturday, June 17th, at Rhome Funeral Home, 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen,
from 1pm-6pm. Visitation will conclude with a service at the funeral home at 5:30pm with Father Fred
Pfeil officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Chip and family request that donations in his memory be made to either UPMC
Hillman Center, The Residence at Hilltop, or Amedisys Hospice in appreciation for the excellent care he
received from these providers.

 

George A. “Chip” Essey, 67, of Craven Hill, Charleroi, passed away on Thursday. June 15th. Chip was a
1974 graduate of Monessen High School, then attending West Virginia University and graduating from
California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in accounting. He was a retired Controller for Albert
Gallatin Home Health and Hospice where he was most proud of his contributions toward starting their
hospice program. Chip was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He was founder and charter member
of WAKYYS golf league. He was a passionate coach for youth basketball; mentoring, guiding, believing in
all his team members, while teaching them the meaning of teamwork. He previously attended St.
Michael’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Monessen.
Chip was the son of George and the late Doreen (Stofka) Essey. In addition to his father, he is survived
by his wife Marian (Rehar) Essey; sons Michael Wyvratt of Pittsburgh, Andrew Wyvratt of Castle
Shannon, and Christopher Essey of Craven Hill; his faithful and loving golden doodle, Mia; sisters Lori
Essey and Susan Essey; and numerous nieces and nephews.