Charmaine Mauk Vavala, 64, of Warren, PA., died Wednesday
morning, August 30, 2017 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice
Home after a brief illness. She was born October 28, 1952 in
Warren, PA., and was the daughter of the late Phillip Mauk and
Janette Shirley Mauk of Warren, PA. Charmaine was a Sheffield
and Warren area resident most of her entire life. She was a 1970
graduate of Sheffield High School. She was employed with the
former Sheffield Branch of Warren National Bank and worked for
35 years with Blair Corporation, retiring from there in 2010. After
retirement she worked part time with Virg-Ann Flowers and Gift
Shop. Charmaine enjoyed gardening, shopping and ceramics.
She is lovingly remembered as a woman who loved life, and
people. One of the kindest persons you would ever want to meet.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 39
years, Eugene C. Vavala whom she married April 22, 1978 at St.
Joseph Church, Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Stephanie Banovic and
husband, George of Sheffield, PA., 2 nieces – Allie Moore and
Molly Yates and her husband, Mike.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her infant
daughter, Anne Marie Vavala.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 12:00
Noon to 3 P.M. with a funeral service to be held at 3:00 P.M. by
Fr. Philip A. Pinczewski, friend of Charmaine and Pastor of
Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, Erie, PA., officiating. Interment
will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. The family strongly suggests
friends to place memorials with Hospice of Warren County, 1
Main Avenue, Warren, PA., 16365 or Warren Cancer Center, 2
Crescent Park, Warren, PA., 16365. E-mail condolences may be
sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Gene I’m so sorry to learn your wide passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May Charnaine rest in peace now.
Our world has lost an angel. Rest peacefully our sweet friend.
The day I met Charmaine was a blessed day to me. She was one of sweetest and soft spoken ladies I have ever known. Every time we made the trip to Pgh it was always an enjoyable time. She will be missed by many. Eugene my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eugene and family,
So sorry for your loss! Charmaine was a good friend of my mother and a very sweet lady. She didn’t deserve that! Lots of love and sympathy to you all.
I hope that my mom and Charmaine are reunited in Heaven. 🙁 Monica Fair
Gene,
My sincerest condolences to you in your time of great sadness.
Charmaine was truly one of the finest human beings that I have had the pleasure to know.
Take care my friend. My wife and I will never forget your kindness shown to us 18 years ago.
Eugene and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Charmaine was a very special lady.
God Bless.
Linda and Richard Kelly
Eugene, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Charmaine. You both were the kindest and sweetest people we know. Love you Eugene and stay strong.
So sorry for loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Having worked with Charmaine at Virg-Ann Flower Shop over the past few years it was easy to recognize what a caring, loving person she was. The words written in the paper this morning were so true. She was “One of the kindest persons you would ever want to meet”. We will all miss her very much.
Eugene,
Our condolences to you during this difficult time. Charmaine was one of the nicest persons you would ever want to meet. Steve always followed her name with, “she used to be my babysitter.”
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Steve, Ann & Ginny
Eugene,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wish I could be there tomorrow but I’m at school inservice all day outin Youngsville. Hold dear the memories and they will fill you with love on your darkest days. Lots of prayers and hugs!
Dear Eugene,
Saddened hearing of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Elaine Taraska and Diane Taraska Burkey
Gene,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of one of the sweetest and loveliest lady that I have ever known.
Her presence will be with you in your heart forever ! She will be missed !
Take care my friend and be strong ! Your friend , Harry
Eugene,
My deepest sympathy to you and her family! She was truly a wonderful person! In time may all the wonderful memories outweigh the sorrow! Thoughts and prayers!!
With deepest sympathy & prayers for the whole family. I was blessed to meet Charmaine, Eugene, & Charmaine’s dear parents when my mother was in the Manor in the early 90’s. Charmaine was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met…beautiful inside & out. May your memories comfort & bless each one of you.
Eugene,
My heart goes out to you. Charmaine was one of the kindest,gentlest souls I have ever met. Hold on to the memories. Hugs!
Dear Eugene,
My heart breaks with sadness in the loss of Charmaine! She was an angel and always will be! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I love you!
With love,
Stick
Sorry for your loss. Met Charmaine through women’s cancer support group. Was a lovely woman.
Our deepest sympathies to the family in the loss of the most gentle and sweetest lady one could ever know. May the many caring thoughts and arms of friends and family wrapped around you, help during this time of sorrow… Sincerely, Paula McKeever
Gene, I was so sorry to see this.Though I never met Charmaine, I remember of how lovingly you spoke of her. Hugs to you, old friend.
Eugene, So very sorry to here of that sweet ladies passing. Charmaine was always so kind, she always had a smile. My thoughts dear friend, Mark and Julie
I am so sorry to hear about Charmaine. Our prayers are with you all and I know my mothers is as well.
Eugene – I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Charmaine. I have such fond memories of the two of you taking care of Alex and I. My prayers are with you at this time.
Eugene,
I’m so sorry to hear about Charmaine! She was a blessed angel and has touched countless lives! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Christmas stories will mean even more this year! We love you!
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