Rev. Charles D. Moore

Rev. Charles D. (Pastor Chuck) Moore, 83, of Elizabeth Twp, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born October 12, 1929 in Dravosburg, son of the late Harold I. and Margaret Norman Moore. Chuck was raised in Dravosburg, Upon graduation from McKeesport High School in 1949, he joined the US Air Force and served them well for 20 years. He was a member of the Strategic Air Command in Munitions Management. He was stationed in St. John's Newfoundland, March Air Force Base in CA, Westover Base in MA, Korea, Columbus, MS, Spangdahlen AFB in Germany and Alpena, MI. He received several Air Force Commendations and medals. After retirement, he came home and completed his education at California University. He worked for Copperweld Wire & Cable Co. in Glassport for two years before entering the Ministry. Chuck attended the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for four years while he student pastored. He served churches at West Side U.M. in 10th Ward, Arona, Herminie 2, Middletown and a two church charge at Deckards and Sugar Lake U.M. Churches from which he retired in 1997. He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. During his membership he served as Co-chairperson in Christian Education along with his wife, Emily. He was a member of the former Gospel Singers, CHCUMC choir and was a Sunday school teacher. Chuck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emily Lathrop Moore, sons, Charles D. and his wife Deborah Moore of Apollo, and Jeffrey D. and his wife Laurie Moore of Elizabeth Twp., grandchildren, Dana and her husband Mario Marsinetti of Apollo, Jeffrey and Lindsay Moore of Elizabeth Twp., great-grandchildren, Alisa and Alaina Marsinetti of Apollo, sister-in-law and brother-in-law William and Elaine Lathrop Ross of Elizabeth Twp., and nieces and nephews in Indiana and Oregon. There is no visitation. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: Rev. Charles D. Moore Scholarship Fund, % Central Highlands Community Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Dr. Elizabeth PA 15037 or the Elizabeth Twp., Humane Society , Fallen Timber Rd. Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Twp