George Wilson Fasic

George Wilson Fasic, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 29, 2021.

Born February 18, 1931 in Lewistown, PA, he was the son of the late George Gardner and Esther M. (Edwards) Fasic (Walley).

George was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Penn High School in Reading, PA. He graduated from Penn State University (B.S. Geography) in 1957 and received his Master’s Degree from Columbia University (Urban Planning) in 1962.

George retired from the Chester County Planning Commission (PA) in 1995, having served as the Executive Director since 1976. Previously, he served in similar roles in PA and NY and taught at various universities including West Chester University, retiring from that role in 2015. George maintained a private consulting practice as well and served on a number of boards, task forces, and commissions.

George was a member and Trustee of First Presbyterian Church in West Chester where he was active with the Building and Maintenance Committee, the “Dinosaurs” Group of retired

planning directors, Chester County 2020, and Coniston Residential Association. He was an active and enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved hiking,

birding, and spending time in nature. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, including being an avid tennis player and member of the Chester County Planning Commission softball team. One of his greatest joys was driving his Farmall Cub tractor

around the grounds of Fox Hollow, the cabin and property he and Nancy owned in Snyder County, PA.

George was the beloved husband for 62 years of Nancy Jane (Hinkle) Fasic; loving father of G. Kevin Fasic (Sherry) and Karen A. Schwarz (Perry); adoring grandfather of Emily Fasic, Matthew Fasic, Kyle Schwarz, Ethan Schwarz, Matthew Lawton (Anna), and Andrew Lawton (Shiva); and caring greatgrandfather of Meiling and Tao Lawton.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday, October 8, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, 130 West Miner St, West Chester, PA. Please note that masks are required during the service. Parking will be limited at the Church, and visitors are encouraged to park at the High Street Parking Garage or the Justice Center Parking Garage.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the George Fasic Planning Endowment, supporting students majoring in Geography & Planning at West Chester University, checks payable to the WCU Foundation, Memo: George Fasic, 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382, https://www.wcufoundation.org/tributegifts/, using the endowment fund name or number 2225-802 or to First Presbyterian Church at the address above.

Arrg. Donohue Funeral Home, West Chester, PA 610-431-9000. Online condolences www.

donohuefuneralhome.com.