Charles Alfred Ierley, Sr.

Charles A. Ierley, Sr.

Charles Alfred Ierley, Sr., 79, of Middletown, passed away in his home with family by his side on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.  He was born Monday, August 3, 1936 in Middletown to the late Samuel F., Sr. and Virgie (Houser) Ierley.

Charles was the owner and operator of Ierley’s Bakery.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying spending time at his cabin in Bradford County.  He was a faithful Methodist.  Charles was a member of the Middletown Moose #410 and a life member of Middletown Rescue Hose Company #3.  He enjoyed going to casinos.  Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by daughter, Sandra K. Wagner and husband Edward of Middletown; 3 sons, Charles A. Ierley, Jr. and wife Fran of Middletown, Brian K. Ierley and wife Sally of Middletown, and Kirby L. Ierley and companion Darlene Duncan of Middletown; 5 grandchildren, Jenna Uselton and husband Justin, Kody Ierley and wife Gabby, Kyle Ierley and fiancé Annalaura Kelsey, Brittany Wagner and fiancé David Nipple, and Derek Wagner; 2 great-grandsons, Talan and Brody Uselton; and 2 sisters, Margaret Beamsderfer and Helen Rank.  He was predeceased by 3 siblings, Samuel F. Ierley, Jr., Louise Kapp, and Emily Ierley.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 26th at noon at Fager-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 208 N. Union St., Middletown 17057 with Pastor Paul Maulfair officiating.  Burial will follow in the Middletown Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for viewing from 10 AM to 12 PM.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Pennsylvania for the compassionate care given to Charles.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Garden Chapel Middletown, 468 Edinburgh Rd., Middletown 17057.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.fager-finkenbinder.com.