Obituary of Charles L. Neal

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Charles L. "Chuck" Neal passed away at the age of 68. Chuck was born on March 30, 1952 in Mansfield, PA to Darwin and Ina (Cooke) Neal. Chuck was delivered at home by his paternal grandfather, Dr. Leonard Neal, who said, "Ina, you finally got your boy". Chuck was a graduate of the Mansfield High School class of 1970. He briefly attended Williamsport Technical Institute before pursuing a career as a dairy farmer. Chuck farmed independently for 39 years before retiring in 2009. He continued to provide haying services for local farmers until his passing. On June 5, 1982 he married Eleanor M. Kennedy. Together they raised their blended family; his sons, Matt and Ryan "Jay" Neal; her children Penny (Evans) Starks and Paul Evans, and grandchild Ashley Evans. Chuck proudly enjoyed serving as Richmond Township Supervisor for 30 years. His favorite pastimes included learning history and visiting historical sites, hunting, and tinkering with machinery. Chuck was a lover of a good meal, Pag-O-mar subs and old-fashioned diners. During the spring, you could find Chuck and his best furry friend, Buster, at a local baseball game. In recent years, some of his favorite times were spent surrounded by family at functions, watching his grandchildren grow and play. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Darwin, and his mother Ina. He is survived by his wife Eleanor; his children Matt (Johna) Neal, Ryan (Alanda) Neal, Penny Starks, Paul (Joanna) Evans all of Mansfield; his sisters Darwina Neal of Washington DC, Marynel Somogy of Elmira NY, and Dawn (Larry) Shellenberger of Philadelphia, PA; a niece, a nephew, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no formal services. A private celebration of Chuck's life will be held at a later date. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.