Obituary of Charles A. Marcks

Charles A. Marcks Rixford, PA Charles A. Marcks of Oak St. passed away peacefully Friday (June 12, 2015) in his home. Born April 25, 1939 in Niagara Falls he was the son of Charles and Mildred Hale Marcks. On September 28, 1991 in Lumberton, NC he married Irene Olear who predeceased him June 9, 2007. Mr. Marcks was a 1959 graduate of Hinsdale Central School and was first employed by Acme Electric Co. in Cuba for 21 years, later transferring to the Acme plant in Lumberton, NC where he worked for 22 years prior to his retirement on June 1, 2001. He was a member of the Eldred Senior Center where he enjoyed his many friends, loved fishing, racing model cars, and was a model train enthusiast. He particularly liked raising female beagles. He is survived by 3 stepdaughters Sheri Lynn, Ginger Lee and Dawn Marie. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a sister Ruth Murphy. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Wednesday (June 17, 2015) from 1-3pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Private burial services will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York, 3871 Harlem Rd. Buffalo, NY 14214 or to UPMC-Hamot Aortic Stenosis Fund 201 State St. Erie, PA 16550. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.