George W. Hotaling, 49, of McKoons Road, Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Bassett Healthcare Center, Cooperstown as a result of his injuries sustained due to a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. He was born June 7, 1963, in Ilion, the son of William Hotaling and the late Elaine Kay Meyers Hotaling. George was educated in Richfield Springs schools and later returned to receive his diploma from Richfield Springs High School in 2009. George at one time was employed with Lane Construction Company. He was of the Methodist faith. George was a member of the Marine Corp League where he enjoyed visiting. During his free time, he had a great love and passion for ice fishing. He is survived by his father, William Hotaling of Richfield Springs; his brother, James Hotaling and his fiancée, Lisa Marsh of Union City, PA; his aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. George is also survived by his longtime caregivers, Tina Cumm and Mary Jackson and special friends Mike and Gana Garbera and Ron and Carol Duncan. He was predeceased by his mother, Elaine Kay Hotaling in 1995 and his sister, Elaine Katherine Hotaling in 2004. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, Town of Frankfort on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 7-9 p.m and Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 12-2 p.m. George's funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home with Elder Ken Palmer, officiating. Interment will be made in North Columbia Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest on the family plot.