Charles R.  Griffith, 67, of New Eagle, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the Jefferson Hospital. He was born July 4, 1956 in New Eagle, the son of Charles R. and Ruth Meek Griffith.

Charles is a 1974 graduate of Bentworth High School and a US Marine Corp veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He retired with 55 years as a landscaper at Sugar Run Nursery in Venetia. Charles was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, gardening, root hunting, and fishing, especially on his annual trips to Erie with his daughter, Tiffany.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Leech Griffith; three sons, Charles R. (Christina) Griffith, IV of Monongahela, Steven (Billie Jo) Griffith of Monongahela, Andrew (Charleen) Griffith of Charleroi; daughters, Ashley (Gary) Griffith of Chippewa,  Tiffany (Joshua) Griffith of Pittsburgh; close friend, Cindy Bickel; eight grandchildren, Gabriella, Alex, Liam, Toby, Nolan, Kasen and Rylee Griffith, and Wyatt Lamb; siblings, Lisa (Michael) Cowfer of Preston, Maryland, Joseph (Vicki) Griffith of Berryville, Virginia, Peter (Joann) Griffith of Rochester, Martin (Kristin) Griffith of Rostraver, Frances (William) Rhoderick of Monongahela; his loving dogs, Bandit, Gypsy  and Cinnamon; and a plethora of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Jasmine and Zoe Griffith; brothers, Roger and Ananias Griffith; dear friend, Laura Lee; and his beloved dog, Peanut.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.