Charles Edwin "Ed" Haugh

Charles Edwin “Ed” Haugh, 73, of Landisville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Wrightsville, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Treva (Campbell) Able. Ed was the husband of Judy (Hurlburt) Haugh with whom he celebrated 16 years of marriage. Ed was a graduate of Eastern York High School. Ed began his law enforcement career in 1978 as a patrolman for Wrightsville Borough. He continued as a part-time officer for Columbia Borough from 1993-1996. In 1991, Ed was hired by Marietta Borough Police and subsequently became a part of the Susquehanna Regional Police Regionalization. In 2000, Ed became a detective and held that position until 2005 when he was promoted to Lieutenant. He was then promoted to Chief of Police for Susquehanna Regional Police in 2007. He retired from Susquehanna Regional Police in 2021, after serving in the police profession for 43 years. Ed was a member of the Maytown Reformed Church and Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, Judy are two step-daughters, Shannon Miller, wife of Ronald of Landisville and Sheila Dupont, wife of Lary of Willow Street; three grandchildren Tyler Weitzel, Laina Miller, and Kira Miller; a great grandson Grayson Saylor; and a sister, Robin Abel of Wrightsville and niece, Krista Boyce along with great niece Stella Boyce of Red Lion. Ed was the ultimate adventurer. He grew up roaming the hills and woodlands of Wrightsville and surrounding Susquehanna River islands camping, fishing and hunting. He was an avid Boy Scout earning the “God and Country Award”. He hiked the entire Appalachian trail by himself, and canoed lakes in northern Canada. Ed loved going to the mountains with his fellow camp members and playing poker late into the night. He developed close friendships with several golf leagues seeking to earn the elusive Green Coat. Additionally, Ed was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, Riverside Lodge No. 503, Wrightsville. Ed took his oath to serve and protect seriously. He always traveled with the means to handle any emergency lifesaving situation. He earned multiple awards and service commendations during his law enforcement career. A memorial service honoring Ed’s life will be held at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 247 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12 noon. Family and friends will be received at the church before the service from 10 AM to 12 noon. A reception will follow the service at the Marietta Union Meeting House, 82 North Waterford Avenue, Marietta, PA 17547. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research, donate.cancer.org

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Charles Edwin "Ed" Haugh

March 6, 1951 - April 22, 2024