Charles Edward “Chuck” Monticello, 68, of Avella, passed away Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the family farm.

He was born on November 19, 1956 in Washington, PA, son of the late Peter William Monticello Jr. and Alice Louella (Huff) Monticello.

From a young age it was clear that Chuck was gifted with music. He started playing the fiddle at age 7 and won numerous awards and trophies throughout his life. At the age of fourteen, he founded the Mountain Express Square Dance Band.

Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Avella High School; he then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from West Liberty University in 1978 and went on to earn his Master’s Degree.

Immediately following his graduation in 1978 he moved to Beallsville, Ohio and began his career teachi

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