Charles F. Chew, 88, of the Cottage at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richland Twp., formerly of Hamilton, MT, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at his residence. He is the husband of Charlotte E. (Barth) Chew.

Born in Seeley, NJ on October 30, 1920, he is the son of the late Walton and Bertha (Hendericksen) Chew. He worked for Local Union 1906, Philadelphia as a Mill Wright and previously was a trucker for 8 years and worked at the Naval Supply Depot, Philadelphia for several years. Served his country honorably during WWII in the US Army and then served in the Naval Reserves. He is member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Twp., aalso a member of Harry Houseman Lodge 717, Trevose F. & A.M. and Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 59 years; Sons: Curtis S. Chew and his wife Marge of Sellersville, Carl L. Chew and his wife Patricia of Haycock Twp., Charles F. Chew, Jr. and his wife Erin of Quakertown; Daughters: Cindy E. Ferranti of Phillipsburg, NJ, Cheryl H. wife of Edward Bacon of Spring, TX; Brothers: William Chew and his wife Marty of Kalispell, MT, Joseph Chew and his wife Betty of Fairview Heights, OH; Sisters: Geneiva McFarland of Mullica Hill, NJ, Hannah Garrison of Bridgeton, NJ; 14 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased in death by a sister: Marguerite Baily of Cape Cod, MA; Brothers: Wilmer, Walton, and Neil.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friday followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main St. Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with military honors.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cottage at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955 and or the church, 3233 Apples Church Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015.