Charles S. Stiver 1924-2021

Charles was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles and Neva Stiver.

He was a 1942 graduate of Howland High School and attended Westminster College until he joined the United States Navy.

He and his brothers ran C.H. Stiver Co. Chevrolet dealership in Niles following their dad’s retirement.

He was an active member of Howland Community Church, where he was an usher, deacon, elder, chairman of the Official Board, elder emeritus and sang in the choir.

He was a member of Kiwanis of Niles, the board of directors of McKinley Federal Bank and owned and operated the Hartford Nursery with his wife, Elma.

He spent his winters in Crystal Lake RV Park in Naples, Fla., before becoming a Florida resident at Del Webb Spruce Creek in Summerfield, where he was a member of the Fountain Singers.

He loved spending time with his family, especially playing Joker with his children and grandchildren at their summer home in Ashtabula. In 2014, they decided once again to become year-round Ohio residents at Lake Vista in Cortland.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and traveling the world.

Charles will be deeply missed by his daughters, Marilyn Stanton and Nancy (Chuck) Clark; son-in-law, Walt Meardith; grandchildren, Amy (Nick) Haddad, Charles Clark, Carrie (Todd) Harpster, Nicole Meardith, Megan (Kris) McKenzie, Tyler (Melissa) Stanton and Joshua Mansfield; great-grandchildren, Oliver and Johnathan Harpster, Julia Stanton, Autumn Harpster, Andrew Stanton, Alexandria Haddad, Ella Stanton and Olivia Haddad; and brothers, Thomas (Sheila) Stiver and Earl (Beatrice) Stiver.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elma Stiver, whom he married March 1, 1947; daughter, Linda Meardith; brother, John Stiver; and son-in-law, David Stanton.

Family and friends may visit 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Howland Community Church, 198 Niles Cortland Road, Warren, with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m. The family has requested that everyone attending please wear a mask for your protection and theirs.

Burial will take place in Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

Memorial contributions can be made in Charles’ memory to any charity of your choice.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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