Gilmore

Charles Jay Gilmore passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital, at the age of 90.

He was born on June 23, 1936, in Dravosburg, Pa., the son of the late Charles James Gilmore and Alice E. Sherwood Gilmore.

Charles spent many years working as a heavy equipment operator with Local No. 66 Operator’s Union.

Charles enjoyed hunting and found satisfaction in spending time outdoors. He was also very good at fixing things, and there was little he could not repair with patience and know-how. He was especially meticulous about maintaining his lawn, and he took great pride in keeping it neat and well cared for. Along with hunting, he enjoyed fishing and was an accomplished stock car racer. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Martha (Klein) Fitch; his daughters, Tammy (Jay) Heim, Terri Gilmore Clark and Bobbi Jo Herold; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and his stepchildren, Larry Lape, Bobby (Jeanie) Lape, Debbie Lape and Edward J. (Beth) Close III.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles “CJ” Gilmore; his brother, Bill Gilmore; his sister, Alice Wilson; his second wife, Shirley Lape Gilmore; and his former wife and mother of his children, Wilma Madison.

GILMORE — According to his wishes, no services are being held for Charles Jay Gilmore, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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