03/04/2022
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our founder, mentor and friend, Charlie Ax, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. His positive impact on our lives is immeasurable and we miss him deeply. Our deepest sympathies go out to Charlie’s family during this time of mourning.
For over 45 years, Charlie served as a trusted legal advisor to many people of the Susquehanna Valley by guiding them through estate planning and administration, real estate transactions, business and municipal issues and domestic matters such as divorce, custody and support. Over these many years, Charlie served as the solicitor for the Monroe Township Supervisors and Planning Commission, the Union-Chapman Regional Authority and the Snyder County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission. Additionally, he served on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Judicial Advisory Commission to appoint several judges.
Perhaps even more important than all these roles, however, was the tremendous responsibility he shouldered for nearly 40 years as the solicitor to Snyder County Children and Youth. He dedicated countless hours to protecting the most vulnerable population in Snyder County: abused and neglected children. In recognition of his outstanding performance in this role, Charlie was honored by his peers in 2013 with the Pennsylvania Children and Youth Solicitors Association Award of Excellence.
You did not have to talk with Charlie long to realize that he had an incredible sense of humor and that he cared deeply about every person with whom he interacted. Charlie was admired by our community because he helped so many people deal with their day-to-day legal issues—and he always did it with a smile on his face. May Charlie’s character continue to guide our firm so we may honor his legacy by caring deeply for all who seek our advice.
Charles Ax Jr. passed away 2022-03-01 in Middleburg, Pennsylvania. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Garmans Funeral Home.