On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Charles L. Blank, who was known by those who loved him as “Chuck,” a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away. He was sixty-eight years old. Born to William R. Blank and Shirley A. Werner, Chuck was a proud union man who had worked in various jobs with companies such as Coca-Cola and Copperweld Steel. At Copperweld, Chuck worked in the 12-inch mill and would work his way up to the position of an electrician.
Chuck graduated from Howland High School and attended Youngstown State University. However, Chuck started his greatest path of eventually becoming a loving husband and consummate family man one fateful day when he was set up on a blind date by a family friend. It was there he met Tamara. They were together for nearly forty years.
Chuck was best known for his quick-witted humor, fierce determination, and generous spirit. He loved camping, fishing, golfing and listening to music; which was a passion he shared with his children. He is survived by his wife, Tamara, his son Jonathan (Janelle) Blank, his daughter Chelsea (David) Gonu, his grandchildren Lillian, Sophia, Charlotte, Eleanor, and Theodore, and his siblings William (Toni) Blank, William (Jeannette) McManus, and Sherrie Blank Christman.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16th at 3:00 PM at Dobies Funeral Home: 6616 Congress Street New Port Richey, FL 34653. Calling hours for family and friends will be at 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the memorial service.
Condolences can be entered into the guest book in his memory at Dobies Funeral Home. Website (www.dobiesfuneralhome.com)
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Sherrie Christman
September 12, 2022, 9:00 pm
To my family of my beloved brother Chuck. I will always remember our life growing up and all the happy times we shard. He loved you all so much and considered David his best friend. He adored all 5 of his beautiful grandchildren and he will forever be in my heart. I love you all.
Aunt Sherrie❤🙏
Aunt June Blank
September 12, 2022, 10:14 pm
Dear Tamara & children, I know this is
a very sad occasion. So sorry I can not be there, but certainly am in my heart. I remember Chuck as the handsome little boy, sweet, oodles of fun. My folks had little hill in their front yard, so we took him & his brother & sister over to sled ride, oodles of times down this small hill.Your fun times, holidays, Birth days, will keep him in your memory for ever & ever. God Bless you all. The memories will get you thru these tough times. Oodles of love to you all.
June L Blank
September 12, 2022, 10:21 pm
Remember all the holidays, birth days, as fun family occasions are your memories of this fun loving happy, husband, father & grandfather.
Cherish your memories, this helps with the hurt you all are feeling right now.
God be with all of you. Aunt June Blank
Jeff (Emmette) Emmerling
September 13, 2022, 1:29 am
So sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing, Chuck and I went to Howland HS. Had some good times. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Blank family.
Tom Opalka
September 13, 2022, 1:56 am
Rest In Peace my brother Chuck.
Al Pompeo
September 13, 2022, 3:07 am
To Tammy, Jonathon and Chelsea – I’m so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. I remember when he met Tammy. We had some fun times back in the day! I considered Charley B. a very good friend. He was always fun to be around with and we had some great times together. Going back to our school days we made some fun memories. I’m so sorry I hadn’t talked to him in such a long time. Chuck always had a way to make me laugh. I knew once he met Tammy and started his family he would be a dedicated husband and dad. That’s what mattered most to him! Rest In Peace my friend!!
George Maris
September 13, 2022, 12:06 pm
We spent a lot of time together in high school. Chuck is one on nicest persons I have known. I have missed you for 50 years and will continue to do so.
Bob Rich
September 13, 2022, 12:47 pm
Chuck will be missed by many, but his spirit will be remembered forever.
We’re all better off having had Chuck as a friend.
David Lippy
September 14, 2022, 6:28 pm
May Chuck’s memory be both a source of strength and a blessing to everyone who knew him. If there was always one person that could be counted upon to have a smile on his face and be a friend to everyone it was Chuck. His smile was infectious and it’s the first thing I remember about him. If I had stayed in the Warren area I have no doubt that we would have been great friends because he was just that type of person. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I am sure as Bob Rich wrote – that we are all better off having had him as a friend in our lives.
Karen Leard Connelly
September 14, 2022, 10:10 pm
So very saddened to hear of Chuck’s passing. We met at Howland High School and I remember his kind spirit and fast wit in the few classes we had together. Prayers to his family and Rest In Peace Chuck.