Charles W. Confer, 71, of Newton passed away on May 5, 2011 at the Wesley Medical Center. He was born on June 8, 1939 in Rimersburg, PA to Andrew and Elsie Mae (Priester) who proceeded him in death. He graduated from the Milton Hershey School in 1957. He served in the Army and Navy before beginning a 21 year career at Hershey Chocolate Factory. He loved people and was an avid reader. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Duke Bluedevils fan. He valued the time he spent with his family especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He volunteered his time at the Newton VFW bingo on Wednesday nights calling back numbers and socializing with the patrons. He was a member and past president of the Annville-Cleona Jaycees.

He is survived by sons John (Lisa) of Hershey, PA, Frank of Grove City, PA and daughter Rebecca (Edwin) Villadar of Newton, KS. He had 8 grandchildren; Lisa Mayer, Joseph Elliott, Dylan Confer, Cequinda Confer-Anderson, Chelsee Anderson, Claudia Villadar, Audrey and Aaron Confer and great-grandchildren; Hunter Mayer and Abbigail Mumaw. He is also survived by brothers Richard (Dixie) and Wally Confer, sisters Kathy (John) Kormos, Susan (Glenn) Shearer, Betty (Jake) Bobbert, RuthAnn (Chuck) Ferringer, and Beverly (Dwayne) Wright. He is also survived by special friends Larry and Rose Trumble and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by a son, Charles, Jr., a sister, Irene Cyphert and brothers James (Pete), Jay, Andrew (Dean) and Vic Confer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 14, 2011 at 11am at the First United Church of Christ in Newton with a meal to follow at the Newton VFW. Interment will be at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA on June 6 at 10 a.m.