1922
CHARLES
2015
CHARLES L TUSHAR
July 7, 1922 — April 16, 2015
Charles L. Tushar, 92, of Garrettsville, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 with his loving family at his side. He was born July 7, 1922 in Clarion, PA to Frank and Caroline (Lazar) Tushar. Charles served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII as a Master Sargent.
His passion was teaching and he devoted his career as a high school math teacher in Windham and Orange. From 1971 to 1986 he owned and his family operated Hopkins Old Water Mill in Garrettsville. He was a member of the VFW, Windham American Legion Post #0674, and the Eagles. Charles enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved gardening.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret (Gurganus) Tushar whom he married January 19, 1946; sons, Phil (Theresa) of Garrettsville, Michael (Lynda) of Venice, FL and Jeffrey (Tracy) of Newtown, PA; daughter, Anita (Woody) Bennett of Garrettsville; sister, Polly Francek of Seven Hills, OH; grandchildren, Stuart, Shani, Dane, Brittany, Doug, Scott, Minda, Megan, Michelene, Trevor, Benjamin and Ellie; and great-grandchildren, Charlie, Peyton, Jordan, McKenzie, Lakin, Kenadi, Logan, Aiden, James, Sydny, Brynna, Lauren, Mason, Dustin, Drew, Colin and Evan.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Bill, Henry, James and Tom; and sisters, Josephine and Dorothy.
Calling hours are 2-5 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on TUESDAY, April 21, 2015 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville, OH 44231 with Fr. Steve Ziegler officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville with full military honors.
His passion was teaching and he devoted his career as a high school math teacher in Windham and Orange. From 1971 to 1986 he owned and his family operated Hopkins Old Water Mill in Garrettsville. He was a member of the VFW, Windham American Legion Post #0674, and the Eagles. Charles enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved gardening.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret (Gurganus) Tushar whom he married January 19, 1946; sons, Phil (Theresa) of Garrettsville, Michael (Lynda) of Venice, FL and Jeffrey (Tracy) of Newtown, PA; daughter, Anita (Woody) Bennett of Garrettsville; sister, Polly Francek of Seven Hills, OH; grandchildren, Stuart, Shani, Dane, Brittany, Doug, Scott, Minda, Megan, Michelene, Trevor, Benjamin and Ellie; and great-grandchildren, Charlie, Peyton, Jordan, McKenzie, Lakin, Kenadi, Logan, Aiden, James, Sydny, Brynna, Lauren, Mason, Dustin, Drew, Colin and Evan.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Bill, Henry, James and Tom; and sisters, Josephine and Dorothy.
Calling hours are 2-5 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on TUESDAY, April 21, 2015 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville, OH 44231 with Fr. Steve Ziegler officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Garrettsville with full military honors.
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Sunday, April 19, 2015
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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