Charles Lanahan passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 80 after a short stay at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida. Charles was a resident of Napanoch, and liked to spend the winters at the beach in Fort Myers with his family. He was born on February 24, 1946 in Monticello, son of the late Charles and Irene Lanahan.

Charles proudly served his country as a Navy veteran, and was a retired lieutenant with the New York State Department of Corrections.

Charles married Sharen, on January 31, 1970 in Ellenville, NY.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharen; son, Charles Lanahan Jr. “Chucky”; his daughter, Kristie and her spouse Robert; and granddaughter Sydney.

Charles loved to do woodworking and to tinker in his garage making handmade items. He also loved to spend time with his family at the beach, and share life lessons with his granddaughter, Sydney. Charles also kept busy working on his inventions to make life easier.

There will be a private celebration of life with immediate family, and close friends.