Charles A. Gutierrez

WILKES-BARRE- Charles A. “Chuck” Gutierrez, Sr., 84, of Hanover Township, passed away Friday evening at Golden Living Center-Summit, Wilkes-Barre. He was born on August 20, 1927 in Windber, PA. Charles proudly served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a former member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Charles worked for H.A. Smith Painting and later owned and operated Charles Gutierrez Painting. He was always known for his hard work and excellent craftmanship as a master painter. He loved sports, especially swimming at Harvey Lake, playing a game of baseball or golf. Charlie was a loving husband and father. He loved spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren Charles was preceded in death by two sisters, Victoria Ochoa, Lucille Purkey and a brother, Gabriel. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Lorraine L. (Keller) Gutierrez, a daughter, Annette Delescavage, Miners Mills, three sons, Anthony, Wilkes-Barre, Charles A. Jr., Wilkes-Barre, Joseph, Shavertown, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services will be held from Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.