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Kephart, Rev. Charles Sr., 78, of Martindale, passed away November 7, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 5, 1941 in Houtzdale; the son of Ruth Baughman. Deceased family members include his mother, wife, Mary F. (Vaughn) Kephart; grandsons David and Cody Kephart and brother Brian Baughman. Survived by children Deborah A. Kephart, Martindale; Charles "Buck: Kephart Jr. married to the former Lisa McCabe, Portage; David A. Kephart, Sr. married to the former Elise Zaman, Martindale; and Rachel, wife of Melvin Cable, Boswell. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Charles "Buddy" Kephart III, married to the former Brandi Chappell; Alan Kephart and Caleb Kephart; and great-grandchildren Jason and Luke Kephart. Brother of Harry, Greg, Gary and Alan Baughman, Cheryl George, and Linda Bainey. Former Navy Veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Former construction worker and pastor for 33 years. He last served as pastor of the Martindale Alliance Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Friends received 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Martindale Alliance Church. Friends also received Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the church. Committal in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Blue Knob. The Serenko-Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage is serving the Kephart family.
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