Charles M. Pochepko

Charles M. Pochepko obituary, Millsboro, DE

Charles M. Pochepko

Charles Pochepko Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jul. 3, 2025.
Charles M. Pochepko, age 70, of Millsboro, DE formerly of Dundalk, MD passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 17, 1955 son of the late Harry Pochepko and Marie (Bitner) Rolfes.
He began his career as a merchant seaman, but retired from Greater Baltimore Medical Center Hospital as a Maintenance Engineer in Towson, MD.
He enjoyed listening to the radio, was a fan of the Baltimore sports teams including Orioles and Ravens and was a train enthusiast and collector.
Charles is survived by his wife of 51 years, Christine J. Pochepko, three sons Charles Pochepko, II (Ashley) of Ocean View, DE, Matthew Pochepko (Sierra) of Dundalk, MD and Alex Pochepko of Chicago, IL; a grandson, Lucas Pochepko of Ocean View, DE; a brother, Gregory Pochepko (Nancy) of Pittsburgh, PA and two sisters, Christine Barnickel of Glen Burnie, and Michelle Weldon of Baltimore, MD.
Services will be held privately.
Frankford Chapel

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