George F. Rudis, 84, of Bethlehem,died Sept. 27, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Frank and Tekla Rudis. He was the husband of Dorothy (Stralo) Rudis for 64 years.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He was a crane operator in the blast furnace for many years at the Bethlehem Steel Company.

He was a life member of both Monocacy Field & Stream Sportsman Association and Grover Cleveland Democratic Association.

In addition to his wife,he is survived by a son, Ronald of Bethlehem; and a daughter, Monica of Bethlehem.

He was predeceased by brothers and sisters.

Contributions may be sent to Lehigh Valley Hospice or to the Church of the Manger U.C.C.

Arrangements were made by Pearson Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.