Charlene Morgan

Charlene Morgan, of Mountain Top passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene Morgan; was raised in Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of E. L. Meyers High School. Charlene received her undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education and Guidance from Millersville University. She later received her Master's Degree from Marywood University.

She was employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for 30 years where she was a Special Education Teacher and later a Guidance Counselor. She touched many lives during that time. She taught herself to play the guitar while in college and had a folk singing group called "The New Experience" and they sang in area churches and White Haven Center for the Disabled. She also enjoyed traveling both in and out of the United States with her many friends and vacationing in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. She also volunteered for many years at John Heinz Rehabilitation Center and St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. In her retirement, she also enjoyed going to lunch with her many friends and former coworkers.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, Charlene was predeceased by numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Among them was her Aunt, Charlot Byj, a world renowned artist.

Although she was an only child she is survived by many cousins throughout the country; Dorene Simmons, Marylee O'Dell, John Kemp, Joan Morgan, Edward Morgan and their families; as well as many friends, including her best friend, Thelma Marshall. She was also honored to be Godmother to J.P. Simmons, R. Alex O'Dell and Evan O'Dell. In addition, special to Charlene were Kim, Rachel, Alex and Evan O'Dell, with whom she spent many holidays.

Memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 am from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top with a visitation from 9:00 am until time of service.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

Charlene was a generous individual and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the SPCA of Luzerne County, the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen or a charity of the donor's preference.

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