Charles E. Easton

Charles Eugene Easton, 68, of Cumberland, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born on November 11, 1953, in Cumberland, he was the son of Mary Catherine Bowers and the late Charles Ernest Easton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his lifelong companion, Margaret Ann Seiferth; brother, Terry Easton; and an infant son, Charles.

Charles was employed in the trades as an A1 carpenter. He worked with his father and brothers, and they were known as the “Easton Boys.” Charles was well respected for his carpentry work, and for that he was very proud. Charles was always remembering his childhood, especially attending services at the Frostburg Church of the Nazarene, where he was a member of the choir along with his two brothers.

In addition to his mother, Mary, he is survived by his sister, Mary Lynne Kern, Portland, OR; brother, Mark Edward Easton, Cumberland; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Margaret Ann Seiferth, 65, of Washington, DC, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Laurel, MD.

Margaret was born on January 18, 1951, in Washington, DC, to the late Rudolph Seiferth and Phyllis Jewell Kronheim.

For many years, Margaret lived with her German grandparents, enabling her to become fluent in the language. She worked at a public house and library as a certified notary public. Margaret established a well-respected and regular customer base.

The obituary photo is of Charles and Margaret at their high school prom. They spent their entire lives dedicated to one another. It was in accordance with each of their wishes that, in the end, they be buried together.

A private memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the home of Mary Bowers, by invitation only.

Inurnment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date.