Charles F. Faust

Charles F. Faust, 85, of Montrose Manor, died August 27, 2013, in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Madalene L. (Hicks) Faust, to whom he was married for 63 years.

Born in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin R. and Sarah M. (Freeland) Faust.

He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII in the Far East.

Charles was a graduate of Shippensburg University in 1965 with degress in Library Science and Elementary Education. In 1968 he earned his Master's in Library Science from Kutztown University.

He was employed by the Governor Mifflin School District for 23 years, first as a teacher in the elementary school, and later as the librarian at the intermediate school, retiring in 1990. Previously, he had taught in the Harrisburg School District.

Charles was a Civil War researcher, and assisted others in the writing of Civil War books.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Berks Heim for their constant care of Charles during his stay there.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Joan Marie, wife of Kenneth Stavarski, Ephrata and Terry Jean, wife of Steven Ronco, Reading. One granddaughter, Julie Nicole Stavarski, also survives him.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or www.alz.org, in Charles' memory. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.