George T. Yu Obituary
The passing of George T. Yu in Oakmont, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 1, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor George's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He is survived by: his wife Priscilla Chang; his brother Charles; his sons, Anthony (Mary) and Phillip (Frances); his grandchildren, Christopher (Linda), Martin (Lindsay), Nathan and Madeline (Jonathan); and his great grandchild George.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Oakmont's Chapel (500 Rte 909, Verona, PA 15147).
For the period of 1965 until his retirement in 2005, he taught at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, making significant contributions to the study of Chinese and African politics, authoring books and publications that reflected his deep expertise.
