Dr. Charles E. Stewart

Dr. Charles E. Stewart, age 88, passed away on August 26, 2024, in his beloved Esslingen, Germany. 

He was born on November 1, 1935, in New Eagle, PA to parents James Allan Stewart and Margaret O’Rourke Stewart. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gene, and his cherished wife, Diane. 

Dr. Stewart did his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.  He was married to the love of his life, Diane Cook Stewart, for 52 years.  The couple enjoyed many trips to Germany, especially to Esslingen and Meersburg.

Dr. Stewart was a pianist and singer, often performing in the region.  He recorded various albums, including “The Joys of Christmas” in 2010 and “Love is Everything” in 2009.  As a bassist, he backed up many stars, including Rosemary Clooney, Kiley Smith, and Robert Goulet. 

Chuck served in the US Army Dental Corps as a captain, including a 39-month tour in Germany.  Dr. Stewart practiced dentistry in Charleroi for 59 years and had a branch practice in McMurray for 20 years.  He was a choir member of various Catholic churches, including St. Charles in Donora, St. Cyril and Methodius in Charleroi, and most recently St. Francis of Assisi in Finleyville.

Chuck is survived by his brother, James (Gail), of Rockwall, TX, and his sister, Maureen (Thomas) Mroczka, of Dayton, Ohio, as well as many nieces and nephews.

           Visitation will be held from 10 to 11am Friday September 13th in St. Francis of Assisi Church (St. John XXIII Parish) 3609 Washington Avenue Finleyville.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am following visitation.  Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please offer Masses to repose his soul through the Seraphic Mass Association at my MassRequest.org.

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