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Charles E. “Chas” McFalls, 82
October 03, 2025
Charles E. “Chas” McFalls, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at Brethren Village on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on July 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Frank and Evelyn McFalls.
Chas was a proud graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, where he played on two championship football teams in 1959 and 1960. He attended Millersville State College and York College of PA.
He served three years in the U.S. Army, where he received electronics training at Ft. Monmouth, N.J. He repaired and maintained fixed cryptographic equipment. After being stationed in Thailand and Korea, he returned home to work at RCA as a senior engineering technician. When RCA closed, he worked as a field service engineer, repairing blood analyzers and mass spectrophotometers.
Chas was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan since childhood and a long-time Penn State fan. He also enjoyed traveling, having visited 38 states and 13 countries.
Chas is survived by his wife of 60 years Davene D. McFalls (Forrest), his daughter Molly McAteer (Rob) and five
beloved grandchildren: Liam Taylor McFalls (Dan), Loghan McFalls, Brianna McFalls, Carter Donia, and Gavin Donia as well as his daughter-in-law Yahna McFalls (David), and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins: Irwin, Miller, and Reynolds. Chas was preceded in death by his son David S. McFalls and his brothers Frank and John.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 East Clay Street, Lancaster, PA. Family and friends will be received from 2PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PA State Wounded Warriors or Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia Lymphoma Society).
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Condolences to the Family
November 25, 2025
How sorry to see about Chas’s passing. Thoughts and sympathies with Davene and family. I echo all the wonderful remembrances above. We miss you, Chas.
Robin Goldsmith
October 23, 2025
Davey My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family during this difficult time!!-Chas and I were boyhood Friends growing up on South Prince Street-I remember our going to the YMCA and trying to hit the weathervane with snowballs on top of the Tobacco warehouse-Playing softball at the South End playground-Midget Baseball and so many trips to Buchmiller park walking over the RR Bridge -playing tackle football at the lane so many things we did together!!-I will miss Him !!-Chas was a Great Guy and and a very good Friend!!-The World is a lesser place without Chas RIP My Friend . Butch Sload
October 22, 2025
Davene and family – My deepest sympathy to a great guy. We always enjoyed when he would stop in and have lunch with the girls. I am unable to make the service due to a recent surgery but your family will be in my thoughts.
Mary Angelos McClune
October 22, 2025
My condolences to Davene and Family. Chas was a good person and friend. Chas was the glue with the help of others that held JP McCaskey Class of 1961 together.
Bob Barr
October 22, 2025
RIP my friend. We graduated together and remained friends for 66 years. You were a great friend to all who knew you. George W Hertzog
October 21, 2025
My condolences to Davene and Family. Chas was a good person and friend. Chas was the glue that held JP Mccaskey Class of 1961 together.
Bob Barr
October 17, 2025
Davey and family,
I was saddened to learn of Chas’ passing. I was never able to get him to serve on the VECA Board of Directors, but it was fun trying. My condolences to all.
Trudy McComsey
October 17, 2025
Our DEEPEST SYMPATHY to you on the loss of Chas, such a good man. We know you two have been together forever. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. GOD bless, Pat (Horn) Wickersham Linda (Horn) Himelwright
October 15, 2025
Davey and Family, Our deepest condolences to you on the loss of a very special man. He helped all of us keep those beautiful memories of our youth alive. He will be missed. Judy Rainey Barone
October 15, 2025
Our deepest sympathy for your family. He was always pleasant and made everyone feel special. It was a long struggle. God Bless rest in peace .Charlotte H. Drennen
October 15, 2025
Davene, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that you will find comfort in the happy memories and that. God will give you peace.
Carolene Brubaker
October 14, 2025
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to Davey and the family. May God comfort and strengthen you all in your grief. Chas was a faithful ambassador for the J P McCaskey class of ’61; he will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to our class. He will be missed always. Bonnie Kline Emerich
October 14, 2025
Davie & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by your memories and your family. Life goes by so quickly and we lose track of those we once knew; wishing you strength at this difficult time. Jim & Emma
October 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Chas’ passing. My sincere condolences and prayers for peace to Davene and family. ~Bill V
October 14, 2025
I am so unhappy to hear of Chas. passing. I will miss the many cards he sent reminding us all of the holiday being celebrated and of other special events. He was always in my thoughts and prayers. I wish the very besy for Davey and the rest of his family Chas i will miss your spirit and cheerful smile. My days will be a bit sorrowful knowing you are no longer with us.
Scotty
October 14, 2025
The Golf Bandits golf group would like to offer our sincere condolences to the McFalls family on the passing of Chas. He and his brothers were a vital part of our group throughout the years. Chas and his wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed. Please know that our prayers are with the family at this time. DAVE REESE and the BANDITS GOLF GROUP
October 12, 2025
Our love and sympathy to you, Davene and family! Know that we are praying for God’s comfort and love to surround you at this difficult time!
October 12, 2025
Chas was the leader in keeping our McCaskey High School class of ’61 together with reunions and picnics. We appreciated his dedication and great personality.
October 12, 2025
RIP Chas, you will be missed.
October 12, 2025
Chas and I have been friends since the seventh grade, his perpetual smile will always be his defining trait for me. He will also be remembered for his mastery of the art of making fun of people including himself without one ounce maliciousness. Along with his wife Davey kept our class together by sending out ecards and emails of classmates that we have lost. I especially want thank Chas and Davey for cc’s that went out with those emails and ecards since they remind us of all the people that made our class special “back in the day”. I will miss my dear friend and that simplistic, accepting smile. He was one of kind with his friendship making us all better people.
Sully
October 11, 2025
Condolences to the family and to Davy, yours was a match made in heaven. I knew Chas since junior high school football where he starred and I labored on the third string primarily holding tackling dummies which he regularly knocked over. He was a good man and the glue that held the class of 61 together. I know I will speak for others when I say how much his cards over the years served to brighten up our days. When I arrive in heaven ( if and when) I hope to hold those tackling dummies again and get smashed to the ground by Chas. Ross Warfel
October 10, 2025
Deepest condolences to Davene & Family. With great respect: Salute to a longtime friend, fellow Veteran, and Classmate. Chas was the “Mighty Servant” of The JP McCaskey Class of 1961. He was THE Hub that kept us all connected over the past 64 years. As is charactristic of my close freinds, Chas left nothing on the table giving his all in mind, body, and Spirit. Grace, Mercy, and Peace to all of us who grieve. Jere Brandt
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- Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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- 20 East Clay St.
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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