George J. Gedid Jr., 66, of Avon passed away Monday December 7, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA. and was a Elyria resident for many years, until moving to Avon 9 years ago. George worked for the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Adult Services Manager for the past 12 years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria, a 1971 graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and in 1982 earned a Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Beverly "Bev" (nee-Stiffler); sister, Geraldine Ralph of Pittsburgh, PA.; numerous nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Sr. and Elena Gedid. The family will receive friends Friday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 12, 2015 at St. Jude Church 590 Poplar St. Elyria. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The Rev. Fr. Frank Kosem, pastor, and The Rev. Fr. Charles Ryba will con-celebrate the Mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Murray Ridge Support Group 1091 Infirmary Rd. Elyria, OH. 44035. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 12, 2015 St. Jude Catholic Church 590 Poplar St. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Friday December 11, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.