Charles E. "Tuna" Wagner, 55, of Ash Street, Canonsburg, died Monday, February 23, 1998, in his home. Mr. Wagner was a postal carrier, retiring in 1988 from the Canonsburg and McMurray post offices. He was a member of the Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church; SNPJ No. 138 of Strabane; AFU No. 149 of Strabane; and Polish National Union No. 149 of Strabane, where he was past president. Mr. Wagner had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg and the American Legion Post 175 of Washington. He was an avid bowler, having bowled for several area leagues. On August 20, 1966, he married Mary Lee Ruse, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Charles E. Wagner Jr. and Brian K. Wagner, both of Canonsburg; a daughter, Tammi Orenbaun of Canonsburg; three grandsons, Coty Wagner and Thomas and Justin Orenbaun; two brothers, Robert Wagner and Dale "Mickey" Wagner, both of Washington; and several nieces and nephews. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, February 24, 1998Charles E. Wagner
Retired postal carrier and U.S. Army veteran
Born December 7, 1942, in Canonsburg, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Marie Manes Wagner.