He was born September 3, 1928 in Fredericktown, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Olkneski Kosczuk. His adoptive parents, the late Steve and Ann Barnhart, raised him.
On November 8, 1956, he married Loretta V. “Babe” Koscheck, who passed away on January 15, 2021.
Charles was a retired welder. He worked for 30 years for Tri-State Engineers. He also worked for 15 years for Weyerhaeuser in Jefferson.
He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the Marine Corps and the Air Force.
He was member of the Rolling Meadows Church of God in Waynesburg for over 50 years.
Charles loved being with his family and his church family. He enjoyed food especially pie and chocolate. He also enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing.
Surviving eight children, Cindy Koscheck of Sycamore, Sherry Diggs (Phil) of Waynesburg, Anna Spencer of Waynesburg, Dan Koscheck (Bonnie) of Taylorsville, NC, Jerry Koscheck (Becky) of Jefferson, Violetta Kadar (Louie) of Clairton, Mark Koscheck of Waynesburg, and James Koscheck of Newton Conover, NC; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two stepbrothers, George Barnhart (Nancy) and Kenny Barnhart (Shirley); and two stepsisters, Wilma Huff and Edith Briggs.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, John Koczuk, Joe Koczuk, and Mike Koscheck, four sisters, Sophie, Mary, and Anna, and Josephine; and three step-brothers, Joe, Jim, and Chuck Barnhart.
