Charles W. Mckerrow

WELLSBURG NY - Charles W. McKerrow, Age 74, of South Broadway, Wellsburg, NY passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 at Bethany Nursing Facility. Charles was born March 20, 1936 in Columbia Cross Roads, PA son of the late Charles and Kathryn (Seymour) McKerrow. He attended area schools and married the former Katherine Doan on October 5, 1968 and just celebrated 43 years together. Charles was a furnace operator and retired from Westinghouse where he worked for 38 years. During that time he also worked with his father as a barn contractor building many barns in the area. Charles enjoyed hunting, sports of all kinds, especially football. He was an avid bowler for many years at the Troy Bowling Center and also found great joy in visiting with his brothers and sister. Survivors include his wife Katherine (Doan) McKerrow of Wellsburg, NY, three brothers, Donald & Jean McKerrow of Clearwater FL, James & Theresa McKerrow of Troy, PA, Arnold McKerrow of Horseheads, NY, a sister Marjorie McKerrow of Bellwood, PA, special friend Shirley Bilko of Bellwood, PA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ernest McKerrow. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 2:00 PM Monday, November 15, 2010 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY with Pastor Robert Doan his brother-in-law officiating. Memorials in Charless memory are directed to the American Cancer Society, 1316, College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901-1169 Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY.