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Charles M. Muka

1932 - 2025

Charles M. Muka obituary, 1932-2025, Irwin, PA

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Charles Muka Obituary

Charles M. Muka, 92, of Irwin, passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2025, in Irwin. He was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Sewickley Township to the late Charles and Mary (Loput) Muka. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred (Drazdik) Muka, in 1985; and by his sister, Patricia Muka. He is survived by his children, David S. (Diane) Muka of Irwin and Julie A. (David) Young of Monroeville; two grandsons, Joshua (Cayley Shirley) Young and Ryan Young; and his loving companion, Gladys Smeltz. A longtime Steelers fan, Charles was a 1950 graduate of Sewickley Township High School and worked for many years at Westinghouse in the Cheswick location. He enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, meticulously caring for his yard, and most of all, spending time with his family. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in the funeral home, followed by burial at Irwin Union Cemetery, Irwin. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Ray Adomonis

August 16, 2025

Dave,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers to you, and your family, during this time of sorrow.

Karen Evancho Fauth

August 13, 2025

Dave, condolences to you & your family. Memories of ski club & HASH. Karen Evancho Fauth

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Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Avenue, PA 15642

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2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Ott Funeral Home Chapel

805 Pennsylvania Avenue, PA 15642

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805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642

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