Burch D. Challingsworth

Burch D. Challingsworth, 69, of Conneaut Lake, passed away at home surrounded by his family, Monday, August 19, 2013.

He was born in DuBois, PA June 30, 1944 a son of Harvey and Zerda Marie Burch Challingsworth.  He married Ruth I. Gardner August 17, 1963 and she survives.

He graduated from Bennetts Valley High School in Weedville, PA and the State Police Academy.  He was a State Trooper with the PA State Police for 25 years, retiring in 1995.  He attended Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed golf, woodworking, traveling, boating on Conneaut Lake and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Ruth of 50 years, include: four sons, Dave Challingsworth and his wife Elizabeth of South Fayette, PA, Thomas Challingsworth and his wife Dawn of Conneaut Lake, Daniel Challingsworth of Conneaut Lake and Timothy Challingsworth and his wife Kara of Cranberry Twp., PA; three brothers, Ralph Challingsworth and his wife Nancy of Kersey, PA, Glen Challingsworth and his wife Connie of St. Mary’s PA and Vaughn Challingsworth and his wife Diane of Sanford, NC and eight grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Morgan, Alex, Nicklaus, Luke, Jake and Payton Challingsworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. at the Waid-Coleman Funeral Home, Inc., 12422 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake.

The funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 240 N. Third Street, Conneaut Lake with Rev. Jay Sterling, Pastor, officiating.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335, Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or Lakeland Area Hospice, 2221 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16506.

Memories and condolences may be shared at waidcolemanfh.com