November 5, 2021
Michele J. Charles, 63, of North Charleston SC., passed away peacefully Friday November 5, 2021 at her daughter Andrea and son-in-law Troy Brown’s home in Sterling NY. Michele was born in Johnstown, PA the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Williams) Gillen. She received her Master’s degree in the Science of Nursing and was an emergency room nurse at Lee Hospital in Johnstown, PA and a teacher of nursing education at Johnstown Vo-Tech in Johnstown, PA and Trident Technical College in North Charleston, SC. Michele enjoyed floating in the water at the beach and pools. She also liked to go boating and bowling with family and friends. Michele was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, eating fresh seafood not to forget oysters on the half shell.
Michele leaves behind her daughter Andrea (Troy) Brown, her grandson Zachary Brown, of Sterling, her brother Wendell (Janet) Gillen of Johnstown, PA., two nephews: Mathew Gillen, and Nathan Gillen, her special aunt and uncle: Cheryl and Tom Williams, her 2 special cousins: Beth Williams and Rhonda Reese.
She is also survived by her dear friends Anna Brown and Scott Benson and her beloved fur babies: Maise and Remmy.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Singer Hill Grace Brethren at the convenience of the family. The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.
Fly High Mickey….you were one of the Best nurses I have ever worked with!!
RIP my Friend ❤
Prayers to your Family!!
I’m so very sorry to hear this news.
My love and prayers to Michele’s family.
Such fond memories of my high school friend who truly touched my heart in so many ways I will love you forever please forgive me for not staying in touch …God bless you all may God give you strength at this very difficult time love Kimberly Yeager Yelovich & family
Such heart breaking news. Always so much fun to work with and just a good friend who loved life. I know your family will miss you. Thoughts and prayers to family and may you rest in peace.
So very sorry for the loss of my cousin,I have way to many wonderful Memories to pick just one.she was a wonderful person,with a big heart
Mickey oriented me to the ER at Lee Hospital in Johnstown. She enjoyed nursing and we all loved working with her!
Peace and Comfort to the family
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To My dear Lee hospital friend. We had many good times working in the ER. Condolences to the family. You were such a wonderful person.
So very sorry for this loss. So many fond memories with Mickey. Peace and comfort to the family. RIP Mickey.❤️
Mikki was one of the best nurse educators I have ever worked with. We started working at Trident one semester apart and she has always been a role model to me. She taught me so much over the years and encouraged me in the good times and bad. Mikki had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and friends.
Mikki fought a hard battle and gave it her all. So sorry for her family and friend’s incredible loss. She will be greatly missed and Trident Tech is not the same without her. A wonderful educator and person. Thoughts and prayers.
Mikki was welcoming and encouraging when I began working with her. She was down to earth, funny, and caring. She kept things in perspective and always was calm and collected despite stressful situations. I pray that she is at peace and for comfort for her family.
Prayers at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.