Charles R. "Charlie" Lathem
10/15/1942 - 8/22/2025
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Obituary For Charles R. "Charlie" Lathem
Charles “Charlie” R. Lathem, 82, passed away on August 22, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. Charlie was born on October 15, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Charles Junior & Sarah Bails Lathem. Charlie proudly served his country in the US Army before working as a Crane repairman at Weirton Steel.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Wilda Bridgette Butler Lathem and second wife Susan Lathem; son Charles R. Lathem II and sisters Edna Robinson, Marjorie Ely & Elizabeth “Betty” Moorehead.
Charlie is survived by his children Mary (Larry) Saccareccia, Tracy Anderson, Carol (Jeff) Bradley, James Lathem, William Lathem & Patrick (Amanda) Lathem; daughter-in-law Diedre Lathem; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday August 28th from 10 a.m. until the time of services at noon. Burial at Fort Steuben.
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08/24/2025
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Charles R. Lathem, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten... My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Army Veteran, Charles R. Lathem, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
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