White, George Washington Born May 6, 1931, in Duquesne, PA Died November 12, 2011, in Mayfield Heights, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 28, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1995-1999. Assumed senior status on February 26, 1999. Service terminated on November 12, 2011, due to death. Education: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1955 Professional Career: Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1956-1968 Referee, Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, 1957-1962 City councilman, Cleveland, 1963-1968 Judge, Court of Common Pleas, 1968-1980