Charles J. Farren, 90, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA, on Sunday evening, December 28, 2025.
He was born on March 24, 1935, in Emporium, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Theodore and Margaret Thomas Farren. On December 31, 1960, in Olean, New York, Charles married the love of his life, Marlene Fragale, who survives. Together they shared 65 years of marriage, family, and devotion to one another.
Chuck was a lifelong resident of Emporium and was well known throughout the community. He spent 8 years running Chuck’s Mobil Service, a local gas station in Emporium, and then went to work as a conductor for Conrail Railroad for 35 years before retiring. Chuck will be remembered for his quiet strength, kind heart, and deep love for his family, especially his granddaughter and great-grandson.
In addition to his wife, Marlene, he is survived by one son, William Farren (April) of Emporium; one granddaughter, Lindsey Neyman (Ryan); one great-grandson, Finley Charles; and one brother, Ronald Farren (Beverly) of Emporium.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Daniel, and Thomas Farren; and one sister, Edna Harrington.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA, on Friday (January 3, 2025) at 12:00 PM, with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. Visitation will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA, on Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM.
Burial will follow in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834.
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