Obituaries
Charles Anthony Mayo, 78
April 10, 2018
Charles Anthony Mayo, age 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday April 10, 2018. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Bixler) Mayo also of Lancaster who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara (Mayo) Ruth, wife of Mel Ruth of Lancaster.
Charles is the father of four boys, of whom he has always been extremely proud, a sentiment he reaffirmed frequently over the years: Anthony (Tony) Mayo, the eldest, married to Lisa of Lancaster, Christopher Mayo, husband of Wendy, also of Lancaster, Troy Mayo and his husband Luis, of Fort Washington, Maryland, and Dean Mayo, married to Michele of Floral Park, NY. He is survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Charles Mayo served in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1957. Following his service to his country, he became a business owner and entrepreneur. He was largely in commercial real estate, most recently owning, operating, and managing Ridgeview Executive Park for more than thirty years. While his stellar success in business was a source of income for him and his wife, and a source of pride for his entire family, it was not what was most important to him. Everyone who knew him knew that his family was the most cherished thing in his life. His home contains no less than two-hundred displayed pictures and mementos of his wife, children, sister, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives that were all part of his family; and was always the gathering place for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve meals with his extended family.
Charles was very active in The Knights of Columbus #12532 and St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He served two terms as Grand Knight and was the founder and cornerstone of St. John Neumann’s annual Pig Roast. He was selected as Knight of the Year 2007-2008. Both he and his wife Sandy spent countless hours at the church celebrating their faith through their service. He was a leader in organizing and running the Lancaster Catholic High School Carnival in its hay day in the 1980s and 1990s. He also served on the School Board of Lancaster Catholic High School.
Whether you knew him as Anthony, Chuck, Charlie, Uncle Charlie, Papa Chuck, or dad, he was the man who always wanted everyone to linger at the dinner table for extended family conversations, or who endured the numerous humorous stories shared by his sons and grandchildren of the times working or playing with him. He was often the punch line in these anecdotes, but he never seemed to mind so long as everyone was happy. He was a gifted mentor and businessman, but most importantly, he was the consummate human being who willingly gave what he had to help others and loved his family as much as any man can.
Friends will be received on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends may call again on Friday, April 13, 2017 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA from 12:30-1:30PM, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1:30PM. Interment will be private in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 or St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church at the above address.
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Condolences to the Family
April 15, 2018
Dear Sandy and Family,
We are so sad to hear of Chuck’s passing.
Keeping you close in thought and praying for you.
Wishing you comfort and peace.
May God grant you all the strength you need.
Chuck was a very friendly, and wonderful outgoing person.
He surely will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bob & Hazel Mazeski – -(St. John Neumann Parishioner)
April 14, 2018
Dear Sandy and Family, so sorry to learn of Chuck’s passing. He definitely was a servant of our Lord who was always kind. May God grant all of you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Geri Monatesti
April 14, 2018
Sandy and family: so sorry for your loss. Shocking. Chuck really did enjoy life. He did so many good things in his life. We will always remember vacation to St Croix. 6 of us. Peter and Jill, Chuck and Sandy, Charlie and Weeze. A priceless memory! I know you will have family support but it certainly puts a hole in your heart. Will be thinking of you.
Charlie and Louise Krug
April 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at LCHS volunteering at the carnival and other events. He was hard working and a faithful servant to God. May he rest in peace. Ginny Anspach
April 13, 2018
Sandy, Lord Mayo, Chris, et al –
I enjoyed seeing Chuck at Universal everyday. He always had a smile and a kind word. Your family is in our thoughts.
Susan, Gage & Tanner Petersheim
April 13, 2018
I was lucky to meet Chuch as one of his former tenants. After I left, I would still run into Chuck at Stauffer’s “Under the Tent,” which he really enjoyed (the food part)! He was always so kind. Heaven has received a new angel. Tamara Hogan, Lancaster.
April 13, 2018
Sandy and Family,
You have my sincerest condolences on the passing of Chuck. I will always have fond remberances of his smiling greetings and friendly conversations. Be comforted in recollections of fond memories as he touched the life of you all and so many others.
Herm Ramig.
April 12, 2018
Dear Tony and family, I was so sorry to read the obituary for your father. He was definitely a man to be proud of from what I read. His passing will leave a hole in your hearts, but the memories are treasures no one can take from you. My sincere condolences, Kathy Kuzmiak
April 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your beloved “Chuck”. We enjoyed his smile and friendly personality each time he came in to eat his soup and sandwich. May his memory be eternal!
Steve Marinos and the staff at Cravings Gourmet Deli.
April 12, 2018
Dearest Sandy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories of your wonderful life you had with him and yur family bring you much joy during the months ahead. Your Faith will sustain you also as the Lord is always with you.
I remember all our fun times and would love to reconnect if you find time to talk or have time for coffee if you need a friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Love,
Fay
April 11, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Charles Oberholtzer
April 11, 2018
It saddens me to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was a “Johny-on-the-spot” landlord when something needed fixed or taken care of. I appreciate all he did for us. Prayers for the family at this time of loss. Penny-Bethany Christian Services.
April 11, 2018
At Lancaster Catholic high school, I towerd over “Mouse” Mayo, but his hart was bigger than any of us. Peace be with him and his family.
Barbara Kopczewski and Ron Kopczewski(koppie)
April 11, 2018
May memories sustain and grace rain upon you in abundance during your time of grieving. Teri Hay
April 11, 2018
I have known Chuck through our time at St John Neumann. Whether we were ushering or parking cars together he always had a smile for everyone. His example of kindness, humility, and faith will be sorely missed at our Parish. May God’s love bring your family some peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Suzanne Solodky
April 11, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies, Mike and Terri(Maio) Kuhlmann
April 11, 2018
I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad, Bob Rittenhouse, was a friend of Charlie’s, and Charlie was such a special and wonderful man. Prayers of peach and comfort to you all.
Lisa Rittenouse Stoltzfus
April 11, 2018
I send my condolences & prayers for his family. May he rest in the eternal resurrection of joy in Paradise with God.
-A former Saint John Neumann parishioner
April 11, 2018
My condolences to Chucks family and friends. He was such great landlord, I can only imagine what a wonderful husband, father, grandfather he must have been. He took such pride in his property and would talk to us, not just as tenants, but as friends. His positive outlook and energy will be greatly missed.
Bette Landis
April 11, 2018
My deepest sympathies to your family. Chuck was the greatest landlord we could have. He was a kind man who was personally involved in his tenants’ needs. A friendly presence in our lives, he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb Fuss
April 11, 2018
Condolenses to family, from dr john and karen palumbo.
April 11, 2018
Dear Sandy, So sorry to hear of your great loss.Chuck was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
I remember how good he was to me during my husband’s final illness- even building a small ramp from my
garage to the family room so I could bring Ed outside on his wheelchair. May God grant you and your family
His blessings comfort, and peace. With sincere sympathy, Marie Quinn
April 10, 2018
My brother was the greatest kindness and most faithful human being in all the world and to all who had the privilege to know him. To me and my children and my grand-children he was the greatest example of love ,kindness ,patience ,and above all his faith in God. To day we have lost another king that God has called back to heaven.
My precious brother has shown me faith and strength and he will be missed and in my heart everyday of my life.
Your sister Bobby
April 10, 2018
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one. I know he touched all of your lives in a profound way. – Holly Mercadante.
April 10, 2018
Condolences to Sandy and family. May you find peace in your many happy memories. From Cindy (Pat & Frances Maio’s Daughter) and Randy Hull.
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