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Charles E. “Pete” Warren 1941-2024

Charles E. “Pete” Warren, age 83, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA.

Charles E. "Pete" Warren
Charles E. “Pete” Warren

Pete was born on January 9, 1941, in Shippensburg, PA, the son of the late David S. Warren and the late Elva Pearl Hammers Warren.

After his high school graduation, Pete completed the course load at DeVry Technical Institute for computer and electronics.

Pete served in the United States Army from 1961 – 1964 when he received his honorable discharge. He worked as a customer engineer at IBM until he retired.

He loved sports including baseball and football. In his spare time, he enjoyed visiting with his friends at various restaurants, including the 522 Grill.

Pete was a member of the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation.

Pete is survived by his brother, Alan K. Warren of Carlisle, PA; his sister-in-law, Phyllis L. Warren of Falling Waters, WV; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Pete is preceded in death by parents, David S. and Elva Pearl Warren; two brothers, Richard E. Warren and David R. Warren; a half-sister, Bernita E. Horvath; and one nephew, Timothy R. Warren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA at 7 p.m. with visitation from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The family has entrusted Charles’ care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles, please visit the floral store.


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