Mr. Charles T. "Chick" Trusky, 94, of Mahanoy City, entered eternal rest with our Lord on November 4, 2024.  Charles was born in Mahahnoy City, to the late John and Margaret (Brennan) Trusky.  He was raised in Hills Patch.  He served as an Army Combat Engineer during the Korean War from January 1952 to December 1953.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lydia (Silveri) Trusky in 2016.  They married on February 4, 1951 and were together for 65 years.  Also preceded in death by brothers Jim, Jack and Thomas and sisters Mary and Margaret. Chick was a 1949 graduate of Mahanoy City High School where he excelled in football and baseball for the Maroons.  He was a skilled machinist in many places including Parish Steel, Bear Ridge, Beryllium and for the last 20 years at Herman Schaub in West Hazleton.  A devout Catholic and member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. He could always be found daily in the St. Teresa Adoration Chapel in prayer and devotion to our Lord.  Chick was a member of the American legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Elks Club.  He volunteered many years coaching football for the Delano Colts, Vikings and Tri County League. His interest were fishing, hunting, hiking, saving the Monarch Butterflies, bird watching and served as the county Blue Bird Society  coordinator.  A master gardener , antique bottle collector, a member of the Elk's dart league, Mahanoy Football Alumni, and a founding member of the Men's Adult Softball League.  An avid Philadelphia Eagles fan attending many games with his daughter Diane and husband Scott.  Chick loved his hometown and his youthful days at Lakewood and Lakeside parks with his beloved wife Lydia. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are two daughters, Diane Hudson and her husband Scott of Barnesville, Lydia Kelly and her husband Alvin of Pottsville and son Jim Trusky and wife Lila of Orwigsburg. Grandchildren Anthony Kelly, Jessi, Jenna and J.T. Trusky. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Tuesday morning at 11 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City.  Interment with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday beginning at 9 AM until time of Mass. Contributions in his name to St. Teresa of Calcutta Church Memo: Perpetual Adoration Chapel would be appreciated and will be accepted at the visitation.  David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.