Charles L Friend

Charles L. Friend, 84, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 6, 2012 at Northside Medical Center.  Charles was born January 20, 1928 in Luke Maryland, the son of the late Dayton O. and Lucille Wiltison Friend and step-mother Bertha Olive Friend. Charles had worked for US Steel from 1950-1979 and then worked for McDonald Steel as an Electrician retiring in 1992.  He was a member of Boardman Baptist Church,  and enjoyed painting scenic pictures. Charles served in the US Navy during WWII.  He is survived by his wife, the former, Shirley Ann Stauffer whom he married Dec. 3, 1951, his children Elaine (Dan) Kovach of Liberty Twp, David (Audrey) Friend of McDonald, Nancy (Steve) Pruneski of Green Twp., Mark (Jennifer) Friend of Hubbard and Lisa (Andy Timko) Friend of Canfield, grandchildren Kevin and Jacob Kovach, April and Mike Friend, Lindsey, Lauren and Stephen Pruneski, Justin and Ian Friend, Miles Dunlap and Alex Graff, brothers Marvin (Louella) Friend of Girard, Ray (Jenny) Friend of Hubbard, Dale Friend of McDonald, Larry (Linda) Friend of Vienna, Gary (Nancy) Friend of Cortland, Darell (Donna) Friend of Warrenton, Virginia, sisters Barbara Mandley of Fairfax, Virginia, Juanita (Richard) Barney of McDonald, Linda (George) Cameron of Crofton, Maryland, Janet (Tom) Riley of Martinsburg, WV and Carol Friend of Falls Church, Virginia.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Ronald and D.Gene Friend and son-in-law Martin Graff.  Funeral services will be held on Monday June 11th, 11:30 AM at the Boardman Baptist Church where the family will recieve relatives and friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.  Visitation will also be held on Sunday from 6-9PM at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.  Interment will take place at Green Haven Cemetery with military honors.  To view this obituary and to send condolences to the Friend family visit www.blackstonesfh.com .