Pearl E. Charles, 85 of Lititz died at Moravian Manor on Monday, July 14, 2008. Born in Lancaster, PA., she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Mary M. Fry Stauffer. Pearl was married to William H. Charles for 55 years before his death in 1999. She was previously employed at Servomation in Lancaster and was a member of St Anne's Catholic Church.

Surviving are five children: Thomas H. husband of Janice Charles of Spokane WA, Joanna M. wife of Stephen Kirchner of  Spring, TX, Christine L. wife of Keith Kirchner of Lancaster, Karen C. wife of Robert Gramola of Lancaster, Kathleen L. wife of John Graham Jr. of Lititz, thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two sisters: Ruth, wife of William Gregg of Lancaster and Mary Jane Doerr of Lancaster.

Mass of Christen Burial will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA. on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:30AM with Rev Norman Hohenwarter as Celebrant. Interment will be in St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. There will be a viewing at the church from 10:30-11:30 AM on Monday. Contributions may be made in Pearl's memory to St Anne's Catholic Church. Arrangements made by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home  To send online condolences, please visit, www.snyderfuneralhome.com