Obituaries
Alvin C. “Charlie” Brought, Jr., 57
December 27, 2019
Alvin C. “Charlie” Brought, Jr., 57, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 27, 2019. He was the husband of Donna L. Mertz Brought, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage this past August 5th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Alvin C., Sr., and Shirley A. Hager Brought.
Charlie had worked for many years for Your Estate Service Landscaping of Lancaster. He had previously worked for George Grove and Sons and Zephyr Thomas Co. doing home improvements.
A real outdoorsman, Chuck enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed antiquing, collecting vintage toys, bottles, and coins. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, from the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins to Pitt Panthers. He enjoyed time working on his 1974 Ford F100 truck.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, Donna, by his sons: Eric C. of Conestoga, and Corey D. of Millersville, and by his sister, Donna married to Phil Faust of Willow Street.
There will be celebration of Chuck’s life at a later time, for which a date and location will be announced. In lieu flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the American Heart Assn (Lancaster Chapter), 4250 Crums Mills Rd., Suite100, Harrisburg, PA 17112.
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Condolences to the Family
January 14, 2020
Donna and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Don Yohe
January 02, 2020
Donna, Phil and Family, So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love, April, Git & Vance Riehl
January 02, 2020
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear of this sad day !! I will miss you stopping to go over our new treasures and talking with Charlie about our full barns !! Your all in our thoughts and prayers !!
Tom Denlinger
January 02, 2020
Donna and family, please accept my sincere sympathy on charlie’s passing. I wish I had the right words to make this easier for you all. It has been quite a while since I have seen or hung out with you both. I do rememeber the good times we shared at your trailer off Columbia Ave.
Respectfully,
Todd Zimmerman
January 01, 2020
Prayers for Charlie’s friends and family. We had a lot of good times on and off the rink. One of the best players I ever had in front of me! -Jimmer
January 01, 2020
Donna and Phil, So sorry for the loss of your brother Donna. He seemed like he was a wonderful man. God Bless you and the whole family. ❤️Love, Ken and Linda Brubaker
January 01, 2020
Dear Donna, we are so sorry for your loss! It was great seeing you and Charlie at the pet store a few months ago! If we can be of any help, emotional or otherwise, please let us know. Condolences with love, Pat and Ken
December 31, 2019
Donna, I am so sorry for you all. Love Lin , Blitz and Bronx. We all loved you and miss you
