Charles Ciepiela – Somerset

By Mon Valley Independent

Charles Edward Ciepiela, 85, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2023. He is a son of the late Charles C. and Helen Eory Ciepiela. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, M. Kay Schulz Ciepiela; children, Melissa (Byron) Evans and Charles II (Heather) Ciepiela; and grandchildren, Joshua (Dawn) Evans, Jacob Evans, Justin (fiancé, Savannah) Ciepiela and Christian, Ashley and Michael Ciepiela. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Noah, Cameron, Chloe and Cayden; sister, Patricia (Shawn) Casey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was a 1956 graduate of Bellmar High School. He was a retired steel mill worker at the Clairton Works. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. At Charles’ request, all services will be private. Arrangements by MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset. Online condolences may be expressed at millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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