Charlene Elaine Mechem

Charlene Elaine Mechem obituary, Cumberland, MD

Charlene Elaine Mechem

Charlene Mechem Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Oct. 1, 2025.
After a courageous fight with cancer, Charlene Elaine Mechem of LaVale, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her partner Tom by her side at the age of 68 on August 22, 2025,
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Jessie (Bunnie) Simmons.
Char was a successful business woman and the owner of Bunnies restaurant until her retirement in 2017.
Char will be sadly missed by her partner, Thomas J. Brown as well as Tom's children: Kelsey (Brown) Hurst, Amanda (Brown) Knepp, and Alex Brown; as well as Tom's 5 grandchildren. Char will also be missed by her sister, Deborah Kagle; niece, Erica Garwood (Gregory) and family; nephew, Drew Kagle (Christie) and daughter, as well as numerous cousins and friends.
Charlene was born in 1956 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Cumberland when she was five. She was a very talented artist and her work was exhibited at venues including Upcycled Studio. She was also a featured artist at Cumberland Theatre. She and her partner, Tom, enjoyed traveling, gardening and sitting around the fire pit in the evenings with family and friends. Char and Tom enjoyed many wonderful. years together
At Charlene's request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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