George Belchick, a retired marketing director with more than 41 years of service at Wabtec Corp., died on Dec. 26. He was 71.



Belchick is survived by his wife, Gloria; four children; and four grandchildren. He had many friends in the rail industry, members of the Progressive Railroading staff past and present among them. 



Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 100 West Station Square Drive, Landmarks Building, Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA  15219. Phone: 412-824-1181; fax: 412-471-1315; http://www.diabetes.org.