Charles Markley

Warren – A memorial service celebrating the life of Charles Edward Markley will be held at 6 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home.The family also held a private celebration of his life at Salvatore's on October 8, 2025. Charles, more commonly known as "Chip", passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Warren. Chip was born on October 5, 1955, in Warren, the son of the late Charles Elmer and Beatrice (Tommer) Markley. He was a 1973 graduate of Southington High School and worked as a truck driver for several different companies until his retirement in 1996. Chip was an avid sports fan, who loved his football and was a true Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the Cleveland Guardians. Chip was an animal lover and adored his cat, Goldie. Chip loved his family and was so proud of his nieces and nephews. He was Santa for them at Christmas time and enjoyed hearing about their many successes. Chip's memory and life will be cherished by his wife, Elizabeth (Jordan) Markley, whom he married on May 15, 1993. Chip also leaves a daughter, Danyell Stewart, of Youngstown, five grandchildren, niece and friend, Kimberly Hamilton, as well as a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. He is also remembered by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Henry Malone and Lori Malone of Howland Ohio; Jim Manson and Jackie Manson of Howland Ohio and Bill Jordan and Barbara Jordan of Bethesda, Maryland. Besides his parents, Chip was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Hamilton, and a brother, Carl Sanborn. Friends may call from 5 to 6 PM Friday, October 24, at the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home where services will begin at 6 PM. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330- 394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles Markley, please visit our floral store.