Charles J. Carnes 1946-2024

He was born Sept. 17, 1946, in Lilly, Pa., the son of Elmer Carnes and Catherine Slebodnick Bertram.

Chuck was employed for General Motors Lordstown for 34 years retiring in 2004, a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles, lifetime member of Niles Eagles #1476 and Niles Moose. He enjoyed NASCAR, boxing, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a United States Naval veteran.

His wife Gloria “Patti” Rickens Carnes whom he married Oct. 15, 1966, died July 22, 2020.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Michelle Marz and her husband Bob with whom he made his home; a brother, Joseph Carnes of Cresson, Pa.; two sisters, Mary Doyle and Linda Eger, both of Cresson, Pa.; two grandchildren, Tricia Kumar and her husband Samuel, and Sara Marz and her fiancee Alan Boone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William Williams and a sister Patty Adelsburg.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can visit www.josephrossi

funeralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Chuck’s family.

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