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Charles Louis Gubish

February 2, 1919 — December 13, 2022

Charles Louis Gubish,103, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Bethlehem Manor. He was the husband of the late Ethel A. (Donchez) Gubish who died July 24, 1998. Charles was born in Wassergass, PA on February 2, 1919 to the late Lawrence, Sr. and Magdelena (Lazar) Gubish. He served our country faithfully in the Marine Corps during World War II. Wounded in action, he was a purple heart recipient. He participated in action against the enemy at Iwo Jima, Volcano Island and the Pacific Theater. Charles retired as Captain of the former Bethlehem Steel Fire Company after 42 years of service. He was a member of the former St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Charles was past Treasurer of the St. Joseph Society and life member of the First Windish Fraternal Benefit Society. He was a member of the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown.

Survivors: Son: Richard W., Sr. (Charlotte) Gubish of Bethlehem; daughter-in-law: Judith Gubish; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 20 great great granchildren. Predeceased by son: Charles A. Gubish; siblings: Larry C. Gubish, Mary Keleman, Grace Kuscan, Agnes Pinter, Alma Moretz, Helen Barbarics, William Gubish & Edward Gubish.

Service: Family and friends are invited to call 10- 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad Street-Bethlehem, followed by a service at 11 a.m. The interment with Military Honors will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 E. Broad St.
Behtlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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