Wolf

Charles Hrach Wolf, 79, died on Friday, June 28, 2024, following a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Chuck was born in Franklin Park, Pa., and was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ruth Wolf.

He is survived by his wife, Gail, to whom he was married for 57 memorable years. Chuck had two sons, David (Jennifer) of Atlanta, and Scott of Harmony; and was blessed with five wonderful granddaughters, Jessica Wolf, Jamie Wolf, Liliana Wolf, Peyton Wolf and Addison Wolf. He also is survived by a brother, Ken (Debra); two sisters, Joan Schenker (Fred) and Lynn Simpson; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Chuck attended North Allegheny High School; West Virginia University, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees; and the University of Massachusetts, where he completed his Ph.D.

Chuck always loved and appreciated nature and spent his career trying to protect it. Upon graduating from college, he worked for the federal government in the departments of Forestry and Interior. In the later part of his career, he joined the John T. Boyd company as a mining and geological consultant.

Adventure always interested Chuck. He and his wife traveled around the world visiting 20 countries and six continents. He was a marathon runner. He loved history and jazz and enjoyed golf and wine making.

WOLF — Family and friends of Charles Hrach Wolf, who died Friday, June 28, 2024, are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2500 Brandt School Road, Wexford.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to Bethany Hospice, bethanyhospice.com, or Vincentian Home in McCandless.

Online condolences may be given at www.devlinfuneralhome.com.

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