Kuhasz, George

Pinehurst, NC- George Kuhasz, 93, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at HCR ManorCare in Pinehurst. He was born on April 7, 1917 in New York City, NY to Joseph and Minnie Kress Kuhasz. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and served in the Army Air Force during WWII where he received a WWII Victory Medal. He moved to Pinehurst in 1984. He became a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and a long time and very active member of the Pinehurst Croquet Club of which he was president in 1995. As a member he participated in and won many tournaments. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen S. Kuhasz; daughters Susan A. McClean and husband George Goldenbaum of Burke, VA and Jo-Ann K. Smith and husband Lawrence R. Smith of Centreville, VA. He is also survived by grandchildren Lauren E. Rascoe and Walter F. McClean III both of Arlington, VA. Funeral service was held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Southern Pines with Pastor Scott Homesley and Pastor Pam Northrup officiating. Visitation was held from 1-2 p.m. at the church before the funeral service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of George Kuhasz to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines, NC 28387. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.