He is survived by his cherished wife, Rita and children, Andrew Elliott Stockdale (Betsy) of Austin, TX, James Mitchell Stockdale (Susan) of Lenoir City, TN, Molly Stockdale Ott (Christopher) of Missoula, MT, Carolyn Stockdale Wachtel (Jon) of New Orleans, LA, and Justin Charles Stockdale (Karyn) of Sewickley. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Carolyn Stockdale and Joyce Hof. Charlie also donated many hours to helping other seniors file their taxes through the VITA program. Upon his retirement, he and Rita volunteered with the World Affairs Council to help welcome international visitors to Pittsburgh. He enjoyed learning about the many cultures he encountered. In 1984, Charlie accepted a position with UEC which gave him the opportunity to live and work abroad from France to Indonesia to Turkey. Charlie was keenly interested in the world, keeping up on current events via the nightly news, the local papers and the New York Times (which also contained his beloved crosswords and sudoku). Charlie was active with the South Hills YMCA while his children were young and continued to support the organization throughout his life, bringing his eight grandchildren to Deer Valley Family Camp each summer for more than 15 years. There he met and married Rita (Seibel), with whom he enjoyed 53 years and raised five children.
Charlie moved to Pittsburgh following graduation to work for US Steel. At Princeton, he played trumpet in the marching band and sang with the Nassoons a cappella group. Charlie graduated from Princeton University in 1955 with a degree in electrical engineering. Born in Ashland, Ohio to Betty Hull Stockdale Bone and Ray Daniels Stockdale, Charlie was a gifted student and musician. CHARLES ∼HARLIE Of South Park, PA, passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, one week after his 82nd birthday. Arrangements were entrusted to ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME, in Aliquippa. There was no visitation and a memorial service and interment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Charles, Illinois, Dennis of Grapevine, Texas sister, Sharon (Les) Hixenbaugh of Hopewell Township he was beloved "Uncle Butch" to Nicole (Glen) Hoeinghaus, Emilee, Andrew, and Natalee Hixenbaugh and great-uncle to Ben Hoeinghaus. He is survived by his brothers, David (Regina) of Pittsburgh, Edward (Karen) of St. He participated in many craft shows in Allegheny and Beaver Counties and was an active member of Woodturners Anonymous. His business "John's Woodturning Gifts" showed his undeniable talent together with his love of woodturning. Traveling and photography played an important part of his life. He played and coached in numerous softball teams throughout the Northside and North Hills. An avid Pittsburgh sports fan, he was a Steelers season ticket holder and huge Pirates fan. John was a Vietnam veteran who served his country with honor. Born on February 20, 1946, he was the son of late John and Katherine Blyshak of Pittsburgh. Age 69, of the Northside, passed away on October 4, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the University Hospital Dialysis Unit would be appreciated.BLYSHAK JOHN, Jr. where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Maat 11 a.m. Friends will be received at the Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (51) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Eglin and Tillsonburg golf course for many years. Predeceased by her best friend Jim Phelps, grandson Michael, sister Rita, brothers James, William and Arthur and her parents James and Margaret (Walker) McHaffie. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. # 2 Tillsonburg, Wayne (Sandy), Brenda (Tony), Sandra (Blair), Bill (Dorothy) all of Tillsonburg, Terry (Kim) of Aylmer and D’Arcy (Lisa) of Delhi. Beloved mother of Stephen (Jan) of Burlington, Deb (Guy) of Montreal, Lynn (Julius) of R.R. Peacefully, at University Hosptial, London on Thursday, March 15, 2007, Violet Nora McCormick (Phelps) of Tillsonburg, in her 77th year.
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