Charles R. Essian, age 79, of Highland Township, passed away September 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father of Cheryl (Gary) Banish, Randall (Sandy) Essian, Eric (Carol) Essian, Charles (Candace) Essian Jr. and the late Kathleen Essian. Dear step-father of Douglas (fiancé Lori) Cwanek. Proud grandfather of Michael (Amanda), Kimberly (fiancé Adam), David, Kevin, the late Brian, Eric Jr., Melissa, Brianna, Joshua, Kayla, Katrina and Nicholas. Treasured great-grandfather of Maeve, Hailey and Gavin. Cherished brother of Margaret Mitchell and brother-in-law of Dorothy Essian. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 1:00pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 7:00pm at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com