Charles J. Clancy

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.