On Thursday, June 4, 2026. Son of the late Ida and Alex Bado; Beloved husband of Kathleen (Donnelly) Bado; Loving father of Greg (Amy) Bado (Newark, DE), Geoff (Lori) Bado (Cherry Hill, NJ) and the late Doug (Lynn) Bado (Scott Township, PA); Proud grandfather of Chris (Samantha) Hyde, Molly (Ben) Graves, Declan Bado, Haley (Brandon) Bartley, and Hannah Bado; Great Grandfather of Lily and Harriet; Brother-in-law of Denny & Maureen Donnelly, Bernie & Linda Donnelly, Maureen A. Donnelly, Tim & Marion Donnelly, Patrick Donnelly, and the late Arlene & Paul Conley; also survived by generations of nieces and nephews.

A lifelong resident of Heidelberg, George traded a bus for a motorhome after retiring from the Allegheny County Port Authority. His wife, Kathy, in the passenger seat and dog, Holly, between them, they traveled as far north as Alaska, as west as the Grand Canyon and as east as the Atlantic. George and Kathy visited every state in the continental United States but one. They used any excuse to get back on the road, from watching a grandchild’s football game to visiting family in Florida.

When George and Kathy weren’t traveling, he was a driver for the Allegheny County Bookmobile for 15 years, a job he truly loved. He enjoyed working with older people at Senior Centers and children as young as preschool age. He also loved to work on his train set, watch Westerns and golf—a passion he kept alive well into his 80’s.

An only child, George embraced the large family he married into and was particularly fond of his “adopted” Irish heritage. He took particular pride in his “Irish By Marriage” status and despite being of Hungarian descent, was quite active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians—a proud accomplishment was when he was formally named an Honorary Member of the AOH.

Together with his family, George was a proud and intense supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers. George had season tickets for three decades and rarely missed a home game. George and his sons helped cheer the Steelers on to victory in person at Super Bowl XL.

George was rarely seen without a camera around his neck, especially when it came to photographing his family. He always insisted on having the latest technology and while he wasn’t in many pictures, the memories he documented have become priceless to the family.

Despite his many hobbies and interests, ultimately it was George’s dedication to his wife, family and friends that has created his lasting legacy. He was always ready to lend a hand and help. From helping Irish students move to driving his goddaughter to school, George always answered the call—whether that meant repairing a stranger’s awning while driving through the Dakotas or making hundreds of scones for charity.

George spent his latter days in Heidelberg with Kathy, happily watching the world from his front porch.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME INC., where family and friends will be received on Monday, June 8, 2026 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at 101 Third St., Carnegie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in George’s name to either PETA or the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Bank:

https://support.peta.org/page/27010/donate/1

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Bank
330 Third Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106

www.szafranski-eberleinfuneralhome.com (412)276-1107