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Charles Gwin Obituary
Born December 19, 1926 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Matilda Hopper Gwin. He was married to Betty J. Beatrice for 42 years when she passed on March 30, 1987. He was married to Shirley Kelly when she passed on April 14, 2018.
Chuck was a Veteran of the Army serving during WWII. Chuck was retired from Essroc (Bessemer Cement) where he worked as an electrician. He was the oldest member and past commander of the Wampum American Legion 749 and was a member of Challenges in New Castle. In his younger years he enjoyed golfing and walking.
Survivors include two daughters, Kay Ann (Bud) Wyant of Wampum and Joyce (James) Mann of Stuart, FL; son, Neal (Rose) Gwin of Warren, OH; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Betty, second wife Shirley, son Lance Gwin, and his brother Harold Gwin.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2023 from 2:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 3:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St. Wampum. Military Honors will be observed by the Veteran's Honor Guard. Pastor Dave Keppen will officiate.
Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
341 Main Street P O Box 25, Wampum, PA 16157
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