Dr. George Panagiotis Tryfiates was welcomed home by his Savior on the Lords Day, Sept. 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Panagiotis John and Constance Tryfiates. George is survived by Mary, his beloved wife of 63 years; their four children: Panagiotis George Tryfiates (Laurie), of Virginia; Constance T. Beddard (Rick), of Virginia; Maria K. Dalton (Curtis), of Maryland; and Elizabeth A. Lyons (the Rev. James), of Kentucky; and nine grandchildren: Anastasia, George, Caroline, and Catherine Tryfiates; Gabrielle and Alexandra Beddard, Sofia Dalton and John and Anthony Lyons.

Born Feb. 26, 1935, in Gouria, Greece, he came to the United States in 1954. George joined the biochemistry faculty of the West Virginia University School of Medicine, from which he retired as professor emeritus in 1997. His many professional accomplishments included discovery of a cancer marker based on his research of vitamin B6 and its role in tumor growth. He was an avid Mountaineer fan.Georges first love was Jesus Christ, his Savior. He founded Greek Christian Missions in 1984 to share the Gospel, feed people on the street in Morgantown and, later, similar overseas ministry. It flourished for decades, though George never solicited contributions, and still provides monthly ministry for Morgantowns needy.

Friends and family will be received at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 447 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, with the Rev. Fr. Earl Cantos, of Florence, Ariz., a family relation, and Fr. Jon Emanuelson of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mount Morris, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Greek Christian Missions, P.O. Box 1003, Morgantown, WV 26507. The family thanks Bluegrass Care Navigators, Lexington, Ky., for their gentle care.Arrangements by Hastings Funeral Home.

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