Charles B. Carpenter1,2 
M, (26 August 1938 - 30 October 2003)
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- 12th great-grandson of Hans Kiess
4th great-grandson of Mathäus Mutschler
8th great-grandson of Hans Peter Walz
Charles B. Carpenter was born on 26 August 1938 at Linden, Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3,2 He was the son of John Charles Carpenter and Margaret M. Whipple.2,1 Charles B. Carpenter first married, at age 19, Carole A. Henne, age 20 on Saturday, 7 June 1958.2 Charles B. Carpenter married a second time, at age 40, Terri Maneval on Saturday, 16 September 1978.2 Charles B. Carpenter died on 30 October 2003 at Jersey Shore Hospital, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 65 years, 2 months and 4 days.3,2 He was buried on 4 November 2003 in the Woodward Township Cemetery, located in Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Mark A. Beard.2
He became a widower at the age of 35 with the death of Carole in June 1974.2,4 As of circa 2003, Charles B. Carpenter lived at 1443 Pine Run Road, Linden, Pennsylvania.1,2
Charles B. was listed in the obituary for Margaret M. Whipple, on 1 October 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as her son.1 His obituary was published on 1 November 2003 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Charles B. Carpenter Sr., 65, of 1443 Pine Run Road, Linden, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, in the Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room.
Born Aug. 26, 1938, in Linden, he was the son of John C. and Margaret M. Whipple Carpenter. Charlie and his wife, Terry Maneval Carpenter were married Sept. 16, 1978. He is a 1957 graduate of South Williamsport High School.
Even though Charlie had always been a farmer he was employed by the Williamsport Dept. of Parks and Recreation and in that capacity he became known as the “Rocket Man,” because for many years Charlie was always the one who set off the July 4th fireworks in the city. He also had worked at Bethlehem Steel until he left their employ in 1990 to become a farmer full-time. Charlie enjoyed being with his grandchildren and going to tractor pulls.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his daughter, Charlene Bryan Schuler of city; sons, John L. Carpenter Sr., and Charles B. Carpenter Jr., both of Linden, Kevin S. Bryan of Liverpool and Daniel L. Carpenter of city; grandsons, Benjamin D., Zachary J. and John L. Carpenter Jr; and sister, Agnes M. Steppe of Jersey Shore.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Carole Henne Carpenter, in 1974, his father in 1973 and his mother in 1974.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., with the Rev. Mark A. Beard officiating. Burial will be in Woodward Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sanders. Those who wish may contribute memorials in Charlie’s name to the Lycoming Christian Church Scholarship Fund, 20 Chapel Hill Road, Linden, PA 17744.2
He became a widower at the age of 35 with the death of Carole in June 1974.2,4 As of circa 2003, Charles B. Carpenter lived at 1443 Pine Run Road, Linden, Pennsylvania.1,2
Charles B. was listed in the obituary for Margaret M. Whipple, on 1 October 2003 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as her son.1 His obituary was published on 1 November 2003 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Charles B. Carpenter Sr., 65, of 1443 Pine Run Road, Linden, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, in the Jersey Shore Hospital Emergency Room.
Born Aug. 26, 1938, in Linden, he was the son of John C. and Margaret M. Whipple Carpenter. Charlie and his wife, Terry Maneval Carpenter were married Sept. 16, 1978. He is a 1957 graduate of South Williamsport High School.
Even though Charlie had always been a farmer he was employed by the Williamsport Dept. of Parks and Recreation and in that capacity he became known as the “Rocket Man,” because for many years Charlie was always the one who set off the July 4th fireworks in the city. He also had worked at Bethlehem Steel until he left their employ in 1990 to become a farmer full-time. Charlie enjoyed being with his grandchildren and going to tractor pulls.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his daughter, Charlene Bryan Schuler of city; sons, John L. Carpenter Sr., and Charles B. Carpenter Jr., both of Linden, Kevin S. Bryan of Liverpool and Daniel L. Carpenter of city; grandsons, Benjamin D., Zachary J. and John L. Carpenter Jr; and sister, Agnes M. Steppe of Jersey Shore.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Carole Henne Carpenter, in 1974, his father in 1973 and his mother in 1974.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., with the Rev. Mark A. Beard officiating. Burial will be in Woodward Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sanders. Those who wish may contribute memorials in Charlie’s name to the Lycoming Christian Church Scholarship Fund, 20 Chapel Hill Road, Linden, PA 17744.2
Children of Charles B. Carpenter and Carole A. Henne
Child of Charles B. Carpenter and Terri Maneval
Last Edited=19 Jan 2013
Citations
- [S269] Margaret M. Carpenter-Holt obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1 October 2003. Original obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette 30 day obituary archive found at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S328] Charles B. Carpenter, Sr. obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1 November 2003. Original obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette 30 day obituary archive found at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. CHARLES B CARPENTER, birth listed as 26 Aug 1938, died listed as 30 Oct 2003 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Linden, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 13 Jul 2004.
- [S151] SSDI, RootsWeb online. (CAROLE CARPENTER, birth listed as 07 Apr 1938, died listed as Jun 1974, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence (not specified), last benefit (none specified). Accessed 13 Jul 2004.).