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GIRARD -- Charles D. "Doug" Verner, 77, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born Oct. 1, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of Virginia and Clayton Verner.
Doug began his lifelong career in the railroad industry as a locomotive fireman in October 1964 with Erie Lackawanna Railway, eventually working his way up to a locomotive / passenger engineer, and finally, road foreman with Conrail. He later went on to work with the Ohio Central Railroad System as superintendent of operations, eventually retiring from Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad.
Doug's love for music, particularly '50s and '60s, led him to start his own disc jockey service, where he spun records locally for numerous nightclubs for a number of years. He formed a loyal following, while also forming many friendships along the way.
On May 15, 1987, he married his best friend, the former Charlene "Char" Margala. Inseparable, they enjoyed 36 years of life together. Sharing their love and passion cooking together, family and friends would often gather at their home on Sundays to enjoy whatever new recipe they decided to delve into.
In addition to his love of music, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all socializing with his friends.
Doug will be sadly missed, but never forgotten for his smile, laugh and kind heart. He will remain in the hearts of his wife, Char; son, Scott (Denise); granddaughter, Lisa; great-grandson, Ayden; sisters, Lorie Carpenter and Lynda (Brad) Shaffer; brother, Joe (Jeanette); mother-in-law, Bernie Margala; brother and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dianne Smith; brother-in-law, Raymond Smith; and father-in-law, Charles Margala.
Per Doug's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services, with arrangements entrusted to Blackstone Funeral Home.
However, a celebration of life will take place 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Canterinos Bar and Grill, Girard.
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