Charles W. Hollingshead, 75, of Warren, PA., who suffered from and ultimately succumbed to complications of agent orange, on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023, with his wife at his side.
Chuck was born January 31, 1948, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Charles W. and Angeline R. Musante Hollingshead, Sr.
He was a lifelong Warren resident, wintering in Apache Junction, AZ. He was a 1966 graduate of Warren High School. On March 1, 1967, Chuck was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he attained the rank of Sergeant. He earned a Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, a Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, Sharpshooter (Rifle), Expert M-60 and Army Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged on February 28, 1969.
He was employed with Penelec as a linesman for 35 years, retiring in 2004. Chuck was a lifetime member of the Warren American Legion Post 135, Tidioute Pequignot-Yeager Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8803 and a member of the Warren Eagles Aerie, Warren Moose Lodge 109. Chuck was an active member with the Starbrick Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
He was a member his whole life at St. Joseph R.C. Church, where he helped wash dishes in the school kitchen for wedding receptions. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer, and woodworker, making bowls and he enjoyed building their home.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 55 years, Denice Bowser Hollingshead whom he married July 13, 1968, at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren, PA., 2 Daughter – Brenda Conrad and husband, David, Jessica Rex and husband, Troy, 5 Grandchildren – Claudia Napoli and husband, Jay of Washington, D.C., Althea of Virginia, and Elsa Jane Conrad, Sydney, and Gavin Rex, all of Warren, PA., several nieces, and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Catherine Hollingshead, 2 Brothers – David B. and Jay A. Hollingshead.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday, August 11, 2023, from 5 to 7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Followed by full military honors conducted by members of the Sheffield/Clarendon V.F.W. and Warren American Legion funeral detail and members of the U.S. Army. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #75, %Bruce Feathers, 2736 Lottsville-Niobe Road, Bear Lake, PA. 16402. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com