Charles Heldreth

Charles T. Heldreth, 85 of Columbiana died Thursday afternoon at University Hospital Portage Medical Center. Charles was born February 13, 1936 in Wellsburg, WV, a son of the late Wilbur and Ethel (Dye) Heldreth and came to this area in the 50’s. He had worked for the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg for 30 years, retiring in 1996. Charles enjoyed the outdoors, sitting on the deck and watching birds and camping. Charles and his wife, Jen, had spent 20 years camping at Chaparral Campgrounds in Salem where they lived part of the year. He was an avid woodworker and along with Jen had owned and operated Buffy’s Crafts for many years. Charles liked to roller skate and had skated until the age of 72. After retirement, they were able to travel to Hawaii which he truly enjoyed. He leaves his wife, the former Jenny Heckert, whom he married January 1, 1985; three sons, Keith (Freda) Heldreth of Canfield, Paul Heldreth of Enon Valley, PA, Mark (Beth) Heldreth of Harrisburg, PA; two daughters, Cindy (Marcus) Hartley of Lisbon, Carol (James) Alumbaugh of Shelburn, IN; 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by an infant sister; a sister, Katherine Pauline Postlethwait; a brother, James Jackson Heldreth; a granddaughter, Katherine; a great-granddaughter, Anna Michelle and a great nephew, Tyler. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m at Lane Family Funeral Home, 65 N. Broad Street, Canfield Chapel and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m until 10:45 a.m. at Zion Hill Church of the Brethren, 14550 New Buffalo Rd., Columbiana. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.