Howland -- Aristithis "Arch" Charnas, 84, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord Tuesday morning at his home with his family by his side. Arch was born on February 21, 1929, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Christ and Calliope Charnas. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and then joined the Army, serving in Korea. After finishing his term in the Army he graduated from Hiram College with an A.B. degree, and Carnegie Mellon with an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He worked in Chambersburg PA, Marion OH, and Pittsburgh PA before opening up his own civil engineering and surveying business (A. C. Charnas & Assoc.) in Warren in 1958 which he continued until March of this year. Before moving to Marion, he married Stella Katsaros of Shaker Heights on November 27, 1955. In the late 1960's he also founded S. C. Charnas & Co. soil exploration. Aside from his work throughout the area as a civil engineer, Arch was also very active in the Church. He was one of the founders of our Youth Center. He served on the Church Council for many years, was active with the Greek School Program, and was one of the founders of the St. Demetrios Scholarship Fund. He was a member of the AHEPA, the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood, the Yasou Club and St Demetrios' Senior Citizens. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His favorite hobby was flying his airplane. He is survived by his wife Stella Charnas, five children Calliope DeVengencie of Warren, Chris (Michelle) Charnas of Niles, Peter Charnas of Warren, Penelope "Pam" Charnas of Chicago, and Sister Theodoti (Constance) Charnas of Lavrion, Greece; seven grandchildren Alexandra (Derrick) Bush, Ariana (Matthew) McBride, Jason DeVengencie, Nicholas, Aris, and Michael Charnas, and Coco Benger; two great grandchildren Connor McBride and Penelope Bush; and two brothers Dr. Gust (Laura) Charnas of Warren and Steve (Maureen) Charnas of Warren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Thespina "Dorothy-Thes" Papalas. Family and friends may call Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. Trisagion Service and Saturday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel in Warren. Service will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with Fr. Thomas Constantine. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Warren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Demetrios Scholarship Fund, 429 High St. Warren, Ohio 44481. God rest his soul. May his memory be eternal! Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Charnas family