Charles J. Sickler

Charles J. Sickler obituary

Charles J. Sickler

Charles Sickler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Charles J. "Chickie" Sickler, 84, of Spillway Road died at his home Monday November 17, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn March 6,1941, one of twelve children to the late Joseph H. and Irene (Speer) Sickler.

After the death of his father, Chickie would take on the responsibility of helping to raise his siblings. He was very caring and generous to them. He was the life of the party and loved to be the center of attention. An avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing and trips to casinos. He was the owner of Chick's Appliance Repair.

He is survived by his wife; Lela (Sandt) Sickler. Siblings; Michael R. Sickler (Lori), Sharon Mergendahl, Irene Hoffstatter (Gary) and Terrence Sickler (Brenda), Sandra Jacobson (Peter), and Darren Sickler. Many nieces and nephews survive. He was predeceased by his siblings; Barbara Carrano, Joseph H. Sickler Jr. Gerald Sickler, Sheila Beechel and Gary Sickler.

Chickie always said "It's not goodbye, it's so long"

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