Charles "Charlie" "Chuck" Superka

Born on August 22, 1919, in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Charles and Anna Pauline (Polchik) Superka.

Charles first came to Maryland when he began work at a Conservation Corps Camp in Boonsboro, Maryland. There he met the love of his life, Jane. He later moved his family to Hagerstown, where he worked for Pangborn Corporation until his retirement.

He was an active, respected member and past Secretary and President of the Boonsboro Lions Club. Charles was also a member and former trustee in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #378 in Hagerstown. In his earlier days, he was often seen demonstrating his skills on the tennis courts of Pangborn Park.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jane Superka; two daughters, Cheryl Robertson of California and Jean Weitzel of Virginia; and one sister, Anna Mangino of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Superka.

Charles was a gentle, dedicated man to his family and Catholic faith and will be deeply missed. He was and still is truly a gift.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 224 West Washington Street, Hagerstown. Rev. J. Collin Poston will officiate. Charles will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Boonsboro Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro. Prayers will be offered at 5:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Susan G. Koman for the Cure, Attention: Donor Services, Post Office Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265, (ww5.komen.org) or the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network Organization, 11781 Lee Jackson Highway, Suite 160 Fairfax, Virginia, 22033 (www.foodallergy.org)