Charles J. Bedway, Jr., 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Friday, January 13th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Charles was born in Pottsville, PA on Fenruary 1, 1938, a son of the late Wilhelmina (Szilier) Bedway and Charles Bedway , Sr.
He was the husband of Frances A. (Messer) Bedway.
He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Charlie was owner and operator of Bedway Produce Company Schuylkill Haven for 47 years.
A graduate of Pottsville High School
Charlie is survived by three sons Jeffrey, husband of Kristin Bedway, of Orwigsburg; Brian Bedway, of Schuylkill Haven; Randy, husband of Tanya Bedway, of Orwigsburg.
Charlie is survived by 5 grandchildren Katie Bedway, Derek Bedway, Ryan Bedway, Brady Bedway and Lauryn Bedway, 2 great grandchildren Jace and Nico also survived by a sister, Roseanne Ladue, of Orwigsburg and a brother, Paul Bedway, of Schuylkill Haven.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA, at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 18th, with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik.
A viewing will be held Tuesday 6 - 8 pm. at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. 25 East Main Street Schuylkill Haven.
Family request donations to St. Ambrose Church Memorial Fund 201 Randel Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Interment at Schuylkill Memorial Park Schuylkill Haven, PA.
To extend online condolences, visit, www.gsesfuneralhomes.com
Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, is in charge of arrangements.