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WARREN -- Foster Charles "Chaz" Emch II, 63, passed away on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Chaz was born on July 12, 1963, in New Martinsville, W.Va., a son of the late Foster C. Sr. and Carol Kover Emch.
Chaz was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and went to work as a mechanic for over 30 years. In recent years, he worked as a custodian at Champion High School, where he retired.
Outside of work, Chaz enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports, in particular the Cleveland Browns, who gave Chaz a win this past Sunday. When he wasn't watching sports, he would be in his shed tinkering and earning the title "Papa Fix-it." Chaz had a strong work ethic and a generous heart. Everyone knew him as the man you always call when you need help. And if you never met him in person, chances are you knew him by his elaborate Christmas light display. Above all, family was his biggest joy in life, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Chaz will always be remembered by his wife of 35 years, Debbie Emch of Warren; children, John (Trish) DiCesare, Carrie (Clint) Moon, Caitlin (Brad) Luscher and Ashley (Rick) Hudzik; grandchildren, Jillian (Matthew), Gino, Kaylie, Faith, Hunter, Weston and Jolynn; mother, Carol Kover; sister, Leshia Emch; brother, Robert Emch; brothers-in-law, Donnie (Cindy) Burkey, Barry Burkey, Kevin (Sue) Burkey, and David Luoma; and many nieces and nephews.
Chaz was preceded in death by his in-laws, Don and Greta Burkey; sister, Karen Luoma; and father, Foster C. Emch Sr.
A celebration of Chaz's life will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Bob Maffitt Meadows, 2970 Hoagland Blackstub Road, Cortland, OH 44410. Family and friends are encouraged to wear your favorite sports team apparel in honor of Chaz.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel of Warren.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Chaz's family.
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