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Charles E. "Chuck" Bain

1942 - 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Bain obituary, 1942-2025, Grove City, PA

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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Franklin, Pennsylvania

Charles Bain Obituary

Charles E. "Chuck" Bain, 82, of Grove City, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with his family by his side.

Son of the late Charles E. and Phyllis L. Mohney Bain, Chuck was born on October 28, 1942 in Distant.

Chuck was a 1960 graduate of Redbank Valley High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from September 1960 to June 1965. He was stationed in France as a radio technician.

Chuck later attended Clarion College from 1965 to 1968.

He married Deanna Gray on January 11, 1969. They spent 56 years creating a beautiful life together.

From 1969 to 1977, he worked for the defense industry at Litton Industries in Maryland.

In 1977, Chuck and Deanna moved to Grove City and he began his time as an electronics technician for Pine Instrument Company. He worked there for over 30 years.

He loved the Lord and was baptized in 1980 at First Baptist Church in Grove City.

Chuck loved hunting, fishing, camping and was an animal lover. He was also a man with a great sense of humor. He loved making people laugh and was sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Above all, Chuck loved spending time with his family and he is missed by them dearly.

Along with his wife, Chuck is survived by his children, Barbara Srour, Sheila (Mario) Lostumbo, Brenda (Greg) Filer, Christina (Jose) Gamboa and Charles (Leah) Bain; nine grandchildren, Ali Srour, Hanna Srour, Erika (Thomas) Everest, Sebastian Gamboa, Darrin Filer, Zaid Srour, Chrystabel Gamboa, Isaac Filer and Cecilia Gamboa.

Surviving siblings are Mary Parrish and Cathy Jane (Thomas) Bowser. Also left to cherish his memory are many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Marlin Jo (David) Lower, Charlotte (John) Emmert, Roger Bain and David Parrish.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

Interment will take place at the Franklin Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Chuck's name to World Vision at www.worldvision.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.huffguthrie.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader Vindicator from Aug. 25 to Sep. 4, 2025.

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