My mom spent countless hours on the phone, talking with friends and family. She truly cared about people. She always remembered birthdays and anniversaries. Just the other day she said, "It's my mom's birthday today, Margaret Ann's is tomorrow." So many years into her heart failure, when she wasn't feeling well, she stopped reaching out and talking to people or spending time on the phone with friends. When pressed to explain why, she said, "I'm not spreading sunshine." She desired to be a light in this world, to "spread sunshine" in a world that could use more sunshine. I ask everyone to help carry the torch of sunshine that we all have lost forward in celebration of her memory. She wouldn't want you to be sad for her loss. But I'm sure she would be so happy to know that she inspired all of us to love one another more and do things to spread more sunshine in the lives of those around us. I am glad she is no longer suffering. I will miss her sunshine.

Our condolances to the family . Charlene was the nicest person you would ever want to meet .she definitely will be missed.

Haven't seen Charlene in years but always remember her as a sweet, kind person. So sorry for your loss. 😢🙏

So sorry for your loss. Charlene was a wonderful person. I got to know here better when my dad was battling cancer and she opened up her home to me when I came up to be with him. She will hold a special place in my heart and I will treasure the time and talks I had with her. Frank resonates her spirit and kindness every single day!! Love you all! ❤️

If you look up the word kind you would see a picture of my sister Charlene. I am so lucky to have had her for my sister. Jeff and I will miss her forever but will always remember all the good and happy years we had together. Love, Margaret Anne and Jeff♥️♥️♥️♥️

When Beverly and I were married in October 1957, we were fortunate to rent an upstairs apartment in a house on Cleveland Ave in Steubenville. The owners, Ed and Evelyn Russlee and their three beautiful daughters lived downstairs. We did not live there for a long time, but certainly long enough for Beverly and the girls to become very close, much like sisters. Beverly's 18th birthday was only one week before we were married, so she was only a few years older than the girls and she thought of herself as an older sister. I am sure Ed and Evelyn told the girls not to pester us too much, but as long as Beverly was at home, the girls spent as much time upstairs as they did downstairs. Beverly and I thought that was wonderful. We maintained contact with the family until we moved to Colorado in 1961. In retrospect, the move was a great loss to us all, because we were never able to properly reconnect. Through the years, Beverly would often wonder how her girls were doing, because they were important to her. I am sure she would be happy now to hear about all of the girl's children and grand children. Charlene's obituary served to remind me of all the wonderful people we have lost. Charlene's son Frank said Charlene would not want people to be sad about her loss, but that would be impossible. I am sure that everyone who knew Charlene will sadly miss her. I know that Beverly would be heart broken if she were here. For Margaret Ann, and all the children, this is certainly a sad moment, but also a time to be thankful for what Charlene gave to everyone she knew, by just being Charlene.

Aunt Charlene will be missed. She was the keeper of the family photos. The hours at the kitchen table looking at them will always be great memories for me. She was always gracious and open for visits and made the best banana nut bread on Earth. She made enough for me to take home but it never quite made it out of Jefferson County. Her giving spirit was endless. Peace and love to Frank and David and their families.