Charles Alvin Warren – Elizabeth Township

Charles Alvin Warren, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully with the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, after a long illness, with his family around him. He was born May 3, 1932, in Waynesburg and was the son of the late John Goliway Warren and the late Mabel Olive Williams Warren Collins. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Clare Closser Warren. “Charlie” or “Chuck” was retired as drug and alcohol coordinator for the Veterans Administration Drug and Alcohol Program at VAH, Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, after a career there of more than 45 years. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with both bachelor of arts and master of education degrees. He also attended Temple University on a wrestling scholarship following high school. He was a distinguished athlete at Waynesburg High School, playing varsity for four years in baseball, football and wrestling. In addition to organized sports, Charles was an avid runner even until age 74, completing 23 marathons. He had many trophies for winning or placing in 5k and 10k races even after that. He prided himself in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle his entire adult life. Additionally, he loved hunting and fishing and the outdoors. His sons and their friends went on numerous such trips particularly at his cabin in Sigel, Pa., and the family farm in Waynesburg. He was a generous, warm and loving man who will be greatly missed. He is survived by Delaine Burkett and her daughter, Jody Dietz; son, Charles Stephen (Patricia) Warren; sister, Dianne Elaine Warren; grandchildren, Margaret Shaw Warren, Dayne Charles (Britni) Warren and Chelsea Marilyn Warren; nieces, Glenda (Dan) Lichty, Lisa (Bob) Miller, Jennifer Livermore; and a nephew, Jeffrey (Vicky) Warren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Gregory Warren; brother, John Grover Warren; sister, Mary Jane King; and nephew, John Mark Warren. Friends are welcome from 2 p.m. until the service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. The Rev. Paul Walter will officiate. Private inurnment will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeanmdcrematory.com.