Charles Aloysius Ciancaglione, Jr., age 20, a lifelong resident of Media, PA, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Overland Park, KS. He was stationed at nearby Ft. Riley, in Kansas, as a member of the United States Army. Following his enlistment on March 22, 2024, Charles had worked his way up to the role of a Cavalry Scout, serving as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Charles was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 2024, where he played football. In his free time, Charles could often be found outdoors, playing basketball, boxing, fishing, camping, or hiking as often as he could. He also liked to spend time practicing at the gun range. Charles was an avid sports fan, always rooting for the Eagles and Phillies, in addition to being a fan of MMA and UFC. He was also an avid gamer and was particularly fond of Grand Theft Auto.

Charles was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Mike Talley, Vincent Grova, and William Denny, Oma, Monika I. Talley, grandmom, Patricia Denny, and Aunt, Melaina E. Talley.

Survivors: Mother: Nichole Kondracki (Christopher Denny), Father: Charles A. Ciancaglione, Sr. (Karen Zalewski), Nona: Lisa Fratoni, Maternal Grandmom: Joan Grova, Paternal Grandparents: Frank and Barbara Ciancaglione, Siblings: Corey Ciancaglione Sr., Joseph Zalewski, Sr. (Crystal), Dawn Stark (Chayanne), Andrew Cocker, Sr. (Amber), Miranda T. Grova, Mekenzy A. Culbertson, Gavin I. Culbertson, Dimitrius O. Denny, Aunts and Uncles: Tara Talley, Kiesha Hines, and Jennifer Grova, Dawn Patterson (Robert), Frank Ciancaglione, Sr. (Melissa), Nichlos Ciancaglione (Stephanie), Micheal Ciancaglione, Sr. (Krissy), Jeff Sherwood, Jeff Hines, and Vincent Grova, Nieces and Nephews: Corey, Jr. and Colton Ciancaglione, Joseph, Jr. and Nora Zalewski, Andrew, Jr., William, and Aubrey Cocker, Eliana, Juliana, Angel, and Mariana Alicea, Cassidy Fulmer, Naomi F. Spence, Tariq Hich Touami.

Please check back in the next few days for dates and times of visitation and funeral services.