Charles Noel Cather, age 98 of Waynesburg, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Charles was born in Glenville, West Virginia on March 31, 1926 to French and Clara (Smith) Cather.

Charles served in the Army during World War II. He served in the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand. Charles worked at St. Regis/Georgia Pacific for 33 years. He also worked for the Malvern Police Department for 25 years and as a volunteer for the Carroll County Fire Department.

Charles is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy (Johnson) Cather of Waynesburg; two sons: Charles L (Joan) Cather and Bill Smarr; two daughters: Terri (Eric) Welch and Cheri Keller; grandchildren: Heath (Emily), Heather (Jerry), Ashley (Tim), and Noah; and great-grandchildren: Trapper, Tyson, Ava, Jameson, Tyler, and Carson.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Wilford Gerald, Beulah, Clarence, Orpha, Myrtle, Phillip, Wilbur, Dessie, Harry, Howard, and Foster.

A Celebraton of Life will be held at V. F. W. Post 4120, 213 Roosevelt St., Minerva, Ohio  44657, on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Randy Donaldson officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.