Cunningham

Charles J. Cunningham Sr., 80, of Petrolia, formerly of Sarver, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Charles was born in Butler on Jan. 9, 1945. He was the son of the late Samuel A. and Mabel G. Harbison Cunningham.

He was a 1963 graduate of Butler High School. After his graduation, he proudly served with the U.S. Navy Airborne in Vietnam. Mr. Cunningham had been employed for many years at Allegheny Ludlum in Brackenridge. He was an avid horse enthusiast, owning and raising Belgian horses. Charles had a strong work ethic and enjoyed working on his farm in Fairview Township. He and his wife had lived in Sarver prior to moving to the farm full time.

He is survived by his loving wife, Roberta M. “Birdie” Teeters Cunningham, whom he married in Winchester, Va., on April 18, 1969.

Also surviving are his children, his adopted son, Terrance D. Cunningham, and his wife, Michelle, of Sarver; his daughter, Heather Dawn Cunningham Liggett, and her significant other, Michael D. LaMunion, of Baden; and his son, Charles J. “CJ” Cunningham Jr., and his fiancée, Debra L Benedetti, of Cross City, Fla.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Stamp; and a number of brothers and sisters.

CUNNINGHAM — Private funeral arrangements for Charles J. Cunningham Sr., who died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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