Sam T. Sadlon (George) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 25, 2005 in Palm Springs, CA due to complications of diabetes. He was born in Herkimer on August 3, 1945, the son of Sam and Ida Synenki Sadlon. George spent his early years at the family home in Paines Hollow where he attended the Methodist Church. The family later moved to Burns Avenue in Mohawk where his mother still resides. George graduated from Mohawk Central School, class of 1963 and from Parsons College, Iowa, class of 1967 with a degree in the Fine Arts. A free spirit, George was happiest following the tourist trade. For many years he worked as a chef, maitre d', host or caterer in many resorts and establishments on the West Coast, most often in Palm Springs, California, and Reno, Nevada. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Ida Sadlon of Mohawk, who provided him with constant support and encouragement. In addition, he leaves his sisters Patricia Tinkler and husband Daniel of Little Falls, NY and Jayne Guchone and husband Roger of Port Mill, SC; and several nieces and nephews. His father, Sam, predeceased him in 1999. In accordance with the wishes of the family, there will be no calling hours. The funeral will be held at 11:30 on Friday February 4, 2005 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Little Falls, with Pastor Carl Evans presiding. Interment will take place in the family plot this Spring at the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Little Falls. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to either the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Little Falls, or the Palm Springs Hollow Methodist Church. All arrangements are entrusted to the Enea Family Funeral Home in Little Falls.