Cogley

Charlene M. (Roberts) Cogley, 85, of South Beaver Township, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Celebration Villa.

Born Aug. 26, 1937, in Sharpsville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elza Jay and Willa (Blackburn) Roberts.

Charlene was a strong woman of faith and was devoted to her family. She worked for the state of Pennsylvania for 35 years, retiring in 2000 as a regional manager of Unemployment and Job Security. During that time, she served on several governor’s boards and helped to implement programs that are still used today. In addition to her faith, family and career, she was an avid gardener, loved the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins, as well as vacationing at the beach.

Charlene spent her final days at Celebration Villa (formerly Elmcroft). We would like to thank the staff of Celebration Villa and the staff of Grane Hospice for their loving and thoughtful care of our mother and our family. We are sincerely grateful for their efforts on her behalf and gain great comfort that our mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and COPD is over. She is now at peace in the Lord’s glory and care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald A. Cogley; two brothers, Ralph and Walter Gene Roberts; and five sisters, Emma Lou Newsome, Barbara Davis, Sandra Navarro, Mary Ellen George and Marilyn Sue Roberts.

She is survived by her daughter, Laurie (Neil) Morrison; her son, Andrew J. (Nanette) Cogley Sr.; five grandchildren, Joshua D. (Alanda) Morrison, Ryan A. (Abbey) Morrison, Rachel L. Cogley, A.J. Cogley Jr. and Brent D. Schooley; eight great-grandchildren, Bradley, Connor, Evan, Adelyn, Ainsley, Gavin, Gunner and Alliyah; a sister, Phyllis Tucker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

COGLEY — Friends of Charlene M. (Roberts) Cogley, who died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME, 117 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa Township.

Charlene will lie at the New Salem Presbyterian Church, 348 Salem Church Road, Midland, Pa., from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Jeff Marquis will officiate.

Private interment will take place in Beaver Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlene’s name to New Salem Presbyterian Church; Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516; or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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