Charles Ray Reams
Charles Ray Reams, 95, of Osceola Mills, PA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 3:10 pm.
Charles was born on May 29, 1926 in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, PA. He was the son of the late Charles Henry Reams and Mary Jane (Kephart) Reams.
Charles was joined in marriage to Leona T. (Wills) Reams on June 2, 1951 in Loretta, PA she survives at home.
He is survived by: one daughter, Beverly Reams Steinig of Frenchville, PA; one son Raymond Reams of Osceola Mills, PA; six grandchildren, Tammy (Daniel) Anci of Florida, Scott (Michele) Myers of Wallaceton PA, Barry (Stephanie) Reams of Madera PA, Chad (Jodie) Reams of York PA, Randa Reams of Lance PA and Craig Peters of Maryland; sixteen great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and a numerous number of nieces and nephews.
He was the last of his generation and was preceded in death by his siblings Sherman, Frank, Blair, Arnold Reams, Mildred Reams Myers and Annabelle Reams Johnson.
He was a Riffleman in the 103rd Army Division during WWII and engaged in combat while stationed in the European Theater.
Upon discharge from the United States Army and prior to his retirement from the Philipsburg Osceola Mils School District as a Custodian in 1990, he worked in various fields including Electrician, Fuel truck driver and Equipment Operator.
Charles and Leona were avid bingo lovers, and we are sure he will be missed by all his friends and acquaintances.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, PA with Rev. Father Robert Horgas Celebrant.
Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Loretto, PA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Osceola Mills, PA. The Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home
Military Honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: VFW Post #515, 613 Lingle Street, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.
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