Charles R. Banach

He was born Oct. 30, 1930 Lackawanna, N.Y., the only child of the late Belle Gizowski.

Charles had retired from True Temper and had been a volunteer fireman for Murray Hose Company No.4.

A lifetime resident of Dunkirk, he was an avid fisherman and boater.

He is survived by a daughter, Charlene (John Sr.) Haskins of Sinclairville; one son, Richard Banach of Sinclairville; five grandchildren, Dawn Johnson of Jamestown, John Haskins Jr. (Kristy) of Cherry Creek, Richard Banach II and Charles J. Banach, both of Sinclairville, and Steven Banach of Cherry Creek; and twelve great grandchildren.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Charles R. Banach Jr.; and a longtime companion, Bernadine Becker.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dunkirk. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.