Obituary of Charles Van Day III

The Rev. Charles “Charley” Van Day III, 82, of Tobyhanna, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe in Bartonsville. He was the loving husband of Virginia “Ginny” (Rex) Day, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Born in Cartersville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Charles Van II and Mary (Kiser) Day.

Charley celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination as an Episcopal priest in December. He served in parish miniseries for 29 years, followed by 21 years of chaplaincy mostly at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. He served as supervisor of elections in Paradise Township. Charley loved crossword puzzles, was an avid reader, enjoyed surfing the internet to satisfy his insatiable curiosity, and liked his summer vacations on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

In addition to his wife, Ginny, he is survived by his children: Dr. James Day of Gettysburg; Meghan Day of Raleigh, North Carolina; Chris McConnell of Douglasville, Georgia; and Ann Rex Oliveros of Fort Washington; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three nieces; and three nephews.

The Rt. Rev. Kevin Nichols will conduct a memorial service at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Mount Pocono.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to Trinity Episcopal Church, 137 Trinity Hill Road, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.