Charles J. Clancy, 90, of Quakertown and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Born on March 4, 1935, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Jeanette (Elmer) Clancy.
A graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, he went on to enter the workforce.
He held employment with Philadelphia Gas Works for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1996.
Outside of work, he found joy in woodworking and reading.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years: Margaret E. (Behrle) Clancy; brothers: Edward, Stephen, and John Clancy, Jr.; and sisters: Joan Clancy and Claire Scally.
Charles will be lovingly remembered by his daughter: Peggy Steinberg (Michael); brother: James Clancy; sisters: Patricia Scally, Jeanette Jones, Noreen Thompson (Gerry), Geri Mardt (Thomas), and Kitty Cusick (Bill); grandchildren: Maria Ricciardi (Donny), Michael Steinberg, Maggie Johnson (Evan), and Tess Guidos (Justin); and great-grandchildren: Avery, Maisey, Nora, Molly, Christian, Nina, Josie, and Jude.
A viewing will be held at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, 2545 West Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 9:00am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial—in church—at 10:00am.
Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.
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