Charles Ross Weirich
Charles Ross Weirich, 89, of East Washington, died Sunday, April 29, 2018.
He was born May 18, 1928, in Washington, a son of the late Sheldon and Helen Spangler Weirich.
Mr. Weirich graduated from Washington High School in 1946, and following his service time, he graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1957.
He was stationed in Taegu and Seoul in the Korean Conflict, while serving as a corporal in the 55th M.P. Company. During his service, he was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, the U.N. Medal, the National Defense Ribbon and three Bronze Stars.
Mr. Weirich was a 32-year employee of Observer Publishing Company.
He was a member of Sons of the American Revolution, Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion and a lifetime member of National Rifle Association.
On July 17, 1989, in Washington, he married Priscilla Forgie, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two stepsons, William and Norman Dodge, both of Ossining, N.Y.; sister Marian Weirich Sanders of Washington; niece Marian Sanders; nephew Harry Sanders Jr.; and three great-nephews, Harry, Jeremy and Joshua Sanders.
Deceased is a stepdaughter, Martha Dodge Codman.
At the request of the deceased, all services were private and held at the convenience of the family. Full military honors were accorded by the U.S. Army and Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com, Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, supervisor, Lawrence K. Donovan, director.