Charles A. STIVES, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home. 

Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Alfred University and master’s degree in engineering. He was employed by the New York Port Authority and McFarland-Johnson, Inc in Binghamton, NY. 

Surviving besides his wife, Cynthia, are: nine children, Kevin (Dani) Stives, Stephanie Stives Grucza, Matt (Rosemarie) Dynda, Charlene (Dean) Nelson, Barbie (Pat Haskins) Adams, Roberta (Ward) Seeley, Joshua (Princess) David, Justine David, and Jane David; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, including Lilia Grucza; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven siblings, Robert L. Stives, William Eugene Stives, Iona Mae Stives, Benjamin A. Stives, Ronald Monroe Stives, James Edward Stives, and Jean Marie Stives Wagner. 

Friends may call at the Harrison Valley C&MA Church on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2026 in McKean Memorial Park, Lewis Run. 

Memorials may be made to any animal care sanctuary. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.