Charles "Chuck" Richard Lynch

Charles R. Lynch, 75 of Perryopolis, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon. He was born and raised in Perryopolis on September 10, 1949, son of Van Maylon and Olive Stuck Lynch.

Charles was a graduate of Frazier High School class of 1967. He was retired from Sony. He was a life member of the Perry Twp. VFD having joined the department when he was 16. He was a member of the Fayette County Firemen’s Association, the Western PA Firemen’s Association, and Southwestern Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Perryopolis and St. John’s Roman Catholic Church of Perryopolis.

Chuckie was also a member of the Perryopolis Parks and Recreation, serving as president this past year. Preserving the history of our town was his passion. He had so much knowledge of our town and beamed with pride when he spoke of home. He believed in traditions, honor, and respect for family and community. He instilled these values into his children and grandchildren. His legacy and passion will live on through them.

Chuckie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sylvia; 3 sons: John(Lisa), Timmy(Nichole), and Leonard (Melissa); 2 daughters: Amy(Sean) Girasia and Sonya (George) McGavitt.

He was the proud “Pap” to Heather (Brad) Beiter, Dylan Lynch, Jacob, Kolton, and McKenna Lynch, Emma(Nick) Miller, Olivia Girasia, Shane(April) and Gabby McGavitt, Zoe and Gracie Lynch, Aubrie(Zach) Wentroble, Savannah Ford, and Kaleb Acrie. Proud great grandpap to Corinne Harper. His family was his pride and joy and he loved them unconditionally!

Charles is also survived by his sister, Newana(Stanley) Seruga of Rochester, NY; sisters in law: Nancy Lynch of Perryopolis and Bernadette Sobek of Pittsburgh; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews are left to cherish his memory.

He is predeceased by his parents; brothers: Dyke, Leonard, Don, and Barry; sister, Linda Eley; sisters in law: Barb Lynch, Janice Lynch, Joyce Lynch, Marcella Schwenk; brothers in law: E. James Eley, Robert Schwenk, and Ted Sobek; 3 nephews: Eric Schwenk, Donald Lynch and David Lynch.

Funeral arrangements are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in his memory.

The family sends its sincere gratitude and thanks to the staff of Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation, especially Nurse Amy. Also to all his care givers over the years.

The Blair Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Perryopolis, Pa has been entrusted with Chuck’s professional funeral arrangements.

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