Obituary of Charles E. Ramsey

Charles E. “Chuck” Ramsey Charles E. “Chuck” Ramsey, age 82, of Erie, peacefully passed away July 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 4, 1941, in Nanty Glo, PA, the son of the late Charles E. Ramsey and Vivian (Thompson) Betzner. Chuck was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and went on to serve in the US Navy as a radio communicator. Upon completion of his service, he attended Edinboro University (BS) and Seton Hall (MS). Chuck was a lifelong teacher, spending most of his career at East High School, where he taught mathematics. Upon retirement he continued to teach mathematics part-time at Edinboro University, Penn State-Behrend, and Gannon University. Chuck enjoyed golfing and bowling, as well as watching many sports, especially boxing and baseball. Many fond memories were made loading up the car and traveling to watch the Indians, Pirates, Tigers and Cubs. He also enjoyed visiting the peninsula for swimming, walking, sunsets and Sara’s. He spent years volunteering as a Boy Scout leader, coached bowling and Academic Sports League and later became a member of Parkinson's Partners. He was an active member of the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. Most of all, Chuck enjoyed spending time with family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Linda (Carr), his children: Steven Ramsey (Susan) of Erie, Scott Ramsey (Tracy) of Northbridge, MA, Charles “Chip” Ramsey (Claire) of Solihull, UK, Daniel Ramsey (Brianna) of Leominster, MA, Katherine Heenan (Kregg) of Erie, Bethany McCormick (Bryan) of Munhall, PA, one sister Janet Mariani, eleven grandchildren: Morgan, Rachel, Teagan, Annoel, Nico, Gino, Fiona, Matthew, Grant, Ethan, Vivien, and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm and on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10 am for the Funeral Service. Interment will be at Hope Cemetery, Cranesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Partners of NWPA, PO Box 10547, Erie, PA 16514, or to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, 822 Delaware Ave., Erie, PA 16505. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the caregivers that provided the loving care to Chuck, especially to Kristie Luden and the UPMC Hospice Services.