Charles D. Brayford , 83, formerly of Frackville, passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.
Born in Hazleton, January 4, 1937, he was a son of the late Charles and Salome (Griffiths) Brayford.
Charles was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School, he then matriculated to East Stroudsburg University where he played and was captain of the football team. He finished his education at Shippensburg University earning his Masters degree. He devoted his professional life to education, teaching in Baltimore County, Ashland High School and North School High School, where he taught Physical education and Television Production.
An avid reader and photographer, Charles will be remembered fondly by his children for his many hobbies and dedication to his community. He was a member of the Mahanoy City Masonic Lodge # 357, served the Frackville Borough as Mayor, coached football, wrestling and taught countless children how to swim at the Frackville Pool. His favorite thing to do however was walking dogs.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Patrick Brayford and his sister Nancy (Brayford) O’Brien.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years Nancy Anne(Hreshko) Brayford, 3 daughters Amy Brayford and her husband Fran Shukausky of Berwick, Christine Kostura and her husband Ken of Christiansburg VA, Colleen Krupo and her husband Tom of Primrose, 2 sons Nicholas Brayford and his wife Angie of Butler Twp., Knute Brayford and his wife Denise of Frackville, brother William Brayford, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ruth Steinert SPCA, P.O. Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Butler Twp.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.
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My sympathy to Nancy and her family. Charlie was my 12th grade PE teacher at Ashland HS; I taught with him in the late 60s and middle 70s. He was a great guy with a terrific sense of humor. He got to know everybody, and each of us had a funny “Charlie” story to tell. He will be missed by all of us. I have only fond memories of the time I spent with him.