One of the developers of the Indiana Mall has passed away.
Officials with the Indiana Mall announced in a Facebook post today that George D. Zamias, Sr., developer and original owner of the Indiana Mall, passed away at the age of 92.
Zamias was a pioneer in the shopping center industry and gained national recognition through his work. He began construction on the Indiana Mall in 1978 and it officially opened on October 1, 1979, which he owned until April of this year before it was sold to Kohan Retail Investment Group.
Indiana Mall Manager Sherry Renosky said Zamias had a passion for his work.
Renosky adds that Zamias stayed involved with the mall in recent years.
Mall officials have included photos from the groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies in the post, and we’ve included them below. Zamias passed away on Saturday, and his funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Frank Duca Funeral Home in Johnstown, Cambria County.
Photos courtesy of the Indiana Mall Facebook page:
