Charles {Chuck) Naspinsky, 85, of State College, PA passed away at home on January 10, 2026.
Charles Walter Naspinsky was born August 21, 1940, at home, in Mahanoy Plane, PA. He was the son of Charles Clarence and Agnes Theresa Miller Naspinsky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Joan B. Miller Naspinsky, Mahanoy City, PA; brother Robert Naspinsky of Reading, PA; in-laws, Mildred and George Watrous of State College, PA; sister-in-law’s, Mildred Watrous, San Mateo, CA. and Janet Watrous Woodard, Indiana, PA. Remaining is his wife of 52 years, Carol Watrous Naspinsky. Also, remaining are the daughters whom he cherished, Lisa Joan Cross and her partner, Patrick Green of Harrison Twp., Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida and Pamela Carol Bigatel and her husband Patrick Bigatel of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Stellar Bigatel of Vancouver, BC, Canada, Paisley Bigatel and Haven Bigatel of Seattle. Additionally, are sister-in-law’s, Barbara Miller Naspinsky, Wyomissing, PA, Marilyn Watrous Emanuel and her husband James Emanuel, Lewes DE; brother-in-law’s, George Watrous, San Mateo, CA; James Woodard, Indiana, PA. and 13 nieces and nephews. He was part of a group of 40 first cousins who affectionately called him as “Charlie.”
Chuck was a 1958 graduate of Gilberton High School, Gilberton, PA where he excelled in basketball and played baseball. He was president of his class 7th through 12th grades. After high school he attended Catholic University, Washington, DC. At Catholic University, he was one of the first four basketball scholarship recipients, and a member of the ROTC Honor Guard at the dedication of The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
After college, Chuck began his employment career at the state of Pennsylvania as a purchasing agent at the Pennsylvania State Historical Museum followed by purchasing for the Property and Supply Department. In 1972 he transferred his employment to the purchasing department at Penn State University. In addition to other commodities, he was instrumental in purchasing for Beaver Stadium and for The Bryce Jordan Center. Chuck served for six years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He was a volunteer in the Emergency Room at Mount Nittany Hospital and was a frequent blood donor.
Completing 37 year of enjoyable purchasing employment, Chuck retired in 1996. He and Carol spent 20 years of winter months on Manasota Key, Englewood Beach, Florida. They spent summer times at Lake Wallenpaupack, Lakeville, PA and at Silver Bay on Lake George, New York. They enjoyed traveling especially to Michigan and Washington states to visit their daughters and families. Chuck enjoyed sports especially the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. For 50 years he was a proud holder of Penn State season football tickets.
Along with his brother he hosted a fun-time Penn State tailgate serving family. friends and Blue Band members with his delicious cooked to order breakfasts and steak sandwiches. He often attended Penn State Basketball, Wrestling and Women’s Volleyball. He enjoyed playing golf and at one time was a member of the Penn State Burning Tees.
Baptized and Confirmed as a Polish National Catholic at St. John the Baptist Church, Frackville, PA, he later changed his affiliation to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, State College, PA. There Chuck served on the finance committee, was a communion steward and an usher at church services. He and Carol belonged to a church group simply known as “Study Group.” In addition to study, many social times were a part of the group activities.
Chuck was a life time associate member of The Penn State Alumni Association; a life member of the Elks and of the American Legion.
The family would like to thank all who cared for Chuck. Hospice 365, Home Instead, The Mount Nittany Hospital and Juniper Village.
At a later date, an immediate family only graveside service will be held at Pine Hall Cemetery, State College, PA. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to The State College Food Bank, 169 Gerald St., State College, PA 16801