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Charles Wright Obituary

Charles S. Wright, Sr., 90, of Florence; Hanover Township, passed away on Thursday evening, October 24, 2024, in the Greenery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born on August 23, 1934, in Deep Valley, W.Va., a son of the late Victor and Pearl Barnhart Wright. After attending the Union High School in Burgettstown, He worked as a supervisor of the blast furnace at Weirton Steel, from where he retired, and was an active member of both the Burgettstown and Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Departments. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Daske Wright; children, Charles S. Wright, Jr. and wife, Bonnie of Industry, and Debbie Resnik and husband, Dan of Burgettstown; grandchildren: Charles Wright III (Jennifer), Alexis Wright (Mark DeCaria), Brian Resnik (Haleigh), Brad Resnik (Elizabeth) and Olivia Resnik; great-grandchildren: Caleigh and Connor Wright, Avery and Evelyn DeCaria, Pearl, Rhett and Maren Resnik; brothers: Fred, Victor and Larry Wright; a sister, Rhonda Smitsky; and many nieces and nephews. Services and burial in Grandview Cemetery, Florence will be held privately for his immediate family under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2024.

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Susan Dumbovich

November 3, 2024

Debbie, Dan, Kay and family, so sorry to hear of Chuck `s passing. He has been such a giving neighbor, friend and pillar of the community. His smile and friendliness will always be remembered

Helen Rogers

October 28, 2024

Catherine, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Wright were always so kind to me, when we saw each other. Many prayers for you all.

Michelle Prevost

October 28, 2024

Condolences to the family. Mr. Wright was such a sweet man. Very sorry for your loss.

Deborah Slopek

October 28, 2024

Debbie, Dan and family,
Thinking of your family at this difficult time as you experience yet another loss. Please accept our sincere condolences during this most difficult of times.
Debbie and Ed Slopek

Brenda Mitchell

October 28, 2024

I so sorry to hear that he pass way

JOE & marylou McClain

October 26, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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