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My sincere condolences to Karen, Daniel, Kristen, Beth and all the grandchildren. I had the pleasure of growing up across the backyard from the Halles. Chuck (Mr. Halle) was a wonderful man who always took time to talk with me and was a very respectful leader in Scouts. He is part of many of my childhood memories and will never be forgotten.
Andrew Knowlton
October 26, 2025 | Lititz, PA | Neighbor
Chuck Halle was a fine man and a true friend. I have known him since I969 when we started coming to Chautauqua Lake in the summer. He was always a gracious host and definitely had the best firework display on July 4. He and my husband David would play GO regularly before Dave died, and I know how much Dave valued his time with Chuck. I will miss his hearty hello when I phoned from Austin. My love to Karen, Chuck’s children, and grandchildren. Lori Humphreys
Lori Humphreys
October 22, 2025 | Austin, TX | Friend
Charlie, you were such a nice man to me when I started at Lorangers. May you rest in peace. May God Bless Your Family.
Carol Hyde
October 22, 2025 | WARREN, PA | Coworker
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Kevin Tome
October 21, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Charlie's family and friends. He was a wonderful man to just chat with and work with at Loranger. He will be missed. ❤
Ray & Lori (Mead) Van Ord
LORI and RAY VAN ORD (MEAD)
October 21, 2025 | Clarendon, PA | Coworker
You will be remembered by the community.
STEPHANIE SCHELL
October 21, 2025 | LAKEWOOD, NY
Served as a volunteer with the boy scouts and as a youth sports coach.
STEPHANIE SCHELL
October 21, 2025 | LAKEWOOD, NY
Chuck was always cheerful and friendly even when he wasn't feeling his best. He'll be missed by his many workout friends at the Lakewood Y. Blessings on Karen and the rest of his family.
Jan Barrelle
October 21, 2025 | Jamestown, NY | Friend
STOW, NY – Charles F. “Chuck” Halle Jr., 86, of Stow, NY, and formerly of Warren, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at UPMC Hospital in Jamestown, NY.
Born on November 3, 1938, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Charles F. Halle Sr. and Edna Hite Halle. Chuck was a 1957 graduate of Warren High School and served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963 stationed in the Korea as a radar technician monitoring the DMZ.
Following his military service, Chuck worked as a tool and die maker at Loranger Manufacturing in Warren, PA, retiring in 2001. During his time there, he was an active member of the Loranger Employee Association (LEA), where he served as president. Outside of work, he was also a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.
Chuck found joy in the simple pleasures of life—taking in the view of Chautauqua Lake from his porch, cheering on his favorite football and baseball teams. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and volunteered with the Boy Scouts and his children’s sports teams. Above all, Chuck cherished time spent with his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Karen Rapp Halle, whom he married on July 16, 1966, in Warren, PA; his three children: Daniel Halle of Warren, PA; Kristen (Todd) Polechko of Pittsburgh, PA; and Beth (Kevin) Gern of Hershey, PA; and eight grandchildren: Gage and Emma Halle, Halle, Kate, Gavin, and Marin Polechko, and Carter and Ella Gern. He is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Smith and Debra (Fred) Nuhfer, both of Warren, PA, along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by three siblings: Anna Halle, Paulette Barrett, and Roger Halle.
A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at the Lawson Center Boat Museum, 73 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point 14712, From 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on October 25th, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stow Ferry (Bemus Point–Stow Ferry, PO Box 339, Bemus Point, NY 14712) or to a charity of one’s choice.
To share a memory or offer condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com.
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