Charles-Noversel, Jr.-Obituary

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Charles J. Noversel, Jr.

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Jan 24, 1935 – Jan 27, 2024

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BORN
January 24, 1935
DIED
January 27, 2024
LOCATION
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

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Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl Obituary

Charles J. Noversel, Jr., 89, of Roseto, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was the husband of 62 years of Rose (Cerino) Noversel. 


Born in Northampton, January 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Franitz) Noversel. 


Charles was raised in Nazareth and was a 1953 graduate of Nazareth High School.  After his marriage in 1961, he spent the next 62 years of his life living in Roseto, becoming an “honorary son of Roseto”.


Charles dutifully served his country in the US Army from 1957 to 1960.  He was a retired insurance agent for Peoples Security Life. Previous to this job he was a long time employee of Abbott’s Dairy. 


He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Roseto and a member of the Fr. DeNisco Council of the Knights of Columbus. 


He enjoyed tinkering with cars, watching sports and playing cards with his twin sisters, Nancy and Roseann and their husbands Roger and Ralph. 


In addition to his wife, Rose, he is survived by two daughters, Laura A. Martin and her husband James J. of Nazareth, and Norma Jean Koch and her husband Chris of Pen Argyl.  He was a wonderful “Poppy” to his five grandchildren, Emily C. Martin Fickes and her husband Michael, Sarah E. Schnitzler and her husband Zackary, Daniel J. Koch, Madelyn G. Koch, and Vincent J. Koch, and one great granddaughter, Zoey R. Schnitzler. He is also survived by two sisters, Roseann Yob and Jane Jones both of Nazareth and many nieces and nephews. 


He was preceded in death by a brother Robert and two sisters, Nancy Herman and Ann Welty. 


A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday February 3, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl.  There will be a viewing Saturday, beginning at 9:30 until 10:45 AM Saturday at the church.  Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Roseto. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. 


Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com. 


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to either, Moravian Hall Square, Good Samaritan Fund, 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Elevator Fund, 560 N. 6th Street, Bangor, PA 18013 or Organization For Autism Research, www.researchautism.org.

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Dear Rosa and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you.Sincerly Helen Boscaino

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Dear Rose and families, My sincere thoughts are with you at the loss of Charles. He is now at peace and rest. Gloria Cerino Tolotta

My prayers and thought go out to Rose and family. Send love and hugs. Mary

To our cousins, Rosa, Laurie Ann, Norma Jean & Families, We send our sincerest condolences on the loss of Charlie to your lives. When we remember Charlie, we recall hugs & laughter. We hope all your memories will bring you comfort. Sending our prayers and love.
- Brad & Mary Decker

Dear Rose & family. So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Please accept our Prayers & sympathy. Marie & Phil Vonelli & family.

"A soldier has passed away today." You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.