Rock Hill, SC – Mr. George Michael Briercheck, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 pm and from 6:00-7:30 pm at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm at All Saints Catholic Church, 530 SC-274, Clover, SC 29710 with Father John Giuliani officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Holy Savior Cemetery, Gibsonia, PA.
Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, Mr. Briercheck was the son of the late George Stephen Briercheck and the late Anna Szwed Briercheck. He played high school football and baseball. Mr. Briercheck graduated from the University of Pittsburgh while working full-time at Westinghouse. Over the span of his 31-year career with Westinghouse, he was employed as an engineer, salesman and business executive. He then moved south to finish his career at Industrial Battery & Charger where he supported the backup power needs of the region along with forming many lasting friendships. He was an active member of All Saints Catholic Church in Lake Wylie.
Mr. Briercheck was an avid sailor of catamarans and enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He loved building, flying, crashing and re-building model airplanes of all sizes and enjoyed discussing current events and history. He was passionate about sharing his love of flying with young people and would want to encourage others to explore the wonderful world of flying. Mr. Briercheck shared a love of meeting new people and creating new memories.
Mr. Briercheck is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary M. Briercheck; their sons, Scott Briercheck (Cecilia) and Mark Briercheck (Jenny) and grandchildren, Aaron, Alexander, Andrew, Jacob and Zachary.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Briercheck’s name to All Saints Catholic Church, 530 SC-274, Clover, SC 29710 or to the York County Flyers c/o https://www.yorkcountyflyers.com/Club-Donations.
Condolences may be made to the Briercheck family at www.greenefuneralhome.net.