Charles "Chiz" Albaugh of Smithton, PA, passed away on Oct. 4th, 2024, surrounded by family, just days from his 86th birthday. Chiz was born in Jacobs Creek, PA, with many fond memories of growing up there. He was preceded in death by his father, George William (Bill) Albaugh; mother, Freda Fern (Whipkey) Albaugh; and brother, William (Speedo) Albaugh. He was the husband of Joan (Starko) Albaugh and beloved father to Laura Ann (Darryl) Forsythe of Bristow, VA, and John Dean Albaugh of Tokyo Japan. He was wonderful grandfather to Morgan and Mackenzie Zeffe and Bryan and Derek Albaugh (and great-grandfather of Axel John Albaugh). Chiz was a U.S. Army veteran serving as a medic. He retired in 1998 from Enamel Products and Plating Co., McKeesport, PA, after 42 years of dedicated service. Charlie enjoyed sharing time with his family, exercising, playing the lottery, visiting the casinos, and competitive jackpot bowling with his many bowling buddies. He will be truly missed by his loving family and numerous friends. He will be buried at the Olive Branch cemetery in Van Meter, PA. L.L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Smithton, in charge of arrangements. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.