Biography: Charles L. Gartrell, Jr., 87, of Littlestown, died Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Carolyn (Godman) Gartrell for 26 years. Born June 5, 1936 in Frederick, Charlie was the son of the late Charles, Sr. & Clara (Barlow) Gartrell. He attended Taneytown High School. Charlie was a route salesman for Utz Quality Foods retiring in 2018 after 50 years of employment at age 82.

Surviving in addition to his wife,are his daughters, Beverly Umbrell & Steve of Chambersburg, Bonnie Gartrell-Ney & Michael of York, Robin Whiteman & Steve of Gettysburg and Dawn Gartrell & Jody Shaffer of Hanover; his step children, Stewart Charles Sheridan and Sherri Sheridan Naill & Mark, all of Union Bridge; his 7 grandchildren, a step grandchild, 2 great grandchildren; his brother, Patrick Gartrell of Hanover and his 4 sisters, Kitty Lippy of Hanover, Vera Brown of Hanover, Dale Moore of Haines City, FL, Deborah Frock of Hanover, and his former wife, Jean (Mundorff) Gartrell of Hanover. Charlie was predeceased by his daughter, Brenda Sue Gartrell, his son, Michael Lee Gartrell and his brother, Richard Lee Gartrell. Charlie enjoyed playing the guitar and found joy in meeting friends for coffee every morning. He volunteered at Hanover Council of Churches working with the PAL program.

Funeral Service is Monday, Jan 15, at 11 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, Hanover, with The Rev. Carenda Baker officiating. Viewing is 10 -11 A.M. Monday at church. (The church is located at the corner of 890 McCosh & Clearview Streets.) Interment is in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charles' name may be sent to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10626 York Rd., Ste A, Cockeysville, MD 21030 or online www.cff.org or Hanover Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA  17331. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.