obit art 5Charles Edward Gifford – 62 of Jewett, Ohio died suddenly Sunday morning Nov. 9,  at his home. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on Sept. 18, 1952 the son of the late Edward and Edna Maffitt Gifford. Charles was a mechanic by trade.

He is survived by his wife Rose Kellar Gifford, two daughters – Debbie Gifford of Steubenville, Kathy Gifford of Hopedale, Ohio and three sisters – Pamela (Larry) Barron of Tenn., Martha Gifford of Uhrichsville, and Wilma Gifford of Hopedale.

At Charles’s request, there will be no visitations or services.

Blackburn funeral homes are in charge of arrangements.

Blackburn Funeral Home (740) 937-2461

www.blackburnfuneralhome.com