Obituary: Charles E. Carnahan Sr., of Canonsburg

Charles E. Carnahan Sr., 82, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born in Carnegie, a son of Frank and Rachael Carnahan.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed as the auto body manager for Bridgeville Sales Inc. and Maaco.

Chuck served with the U.S. Army and was a member of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 191, Saint Patrick Church, the Falcon Archers and Mount Lebanon Sportsman’s Club. He loved spending time with his family.

His wife, Margaret E. Graff Carnahan, died Mary 25, 2012.

Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Carnahan Jr. (Luann) of Eighty Four, and Jeffery Carnahan (Kimberly) of Washington, four grandchildren, Charles and Brian Carnahan, Kristen Collier and Rachel Snyder; three great-grandchildren, Chloe, Tyler, Zachary ad Collin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. t 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sollon Funeral Home located at 30 E. Pike St., Canonsburg.

Departing prayers will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Saint Patrick Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn with full military rites accorded by VFW Post 191 and American Legion Post 902.

For more information or to leave online condolences, visit the Sollon Funeral Home website here.