Charles A. Rapp, 89, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Friday morning in Allied Services Long Term Care Center. His wife, the former Marie Emma Dippre Rapp, died Jan. 4, 2001.

    Born in Scranton, son of the late Michael and Katharina Mohl Rapp, he was a member of St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, South Scranton, and the Catholic Golden Age. He was assistant scout master of Troop 42 and a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by Truck Parts, Scranton.

    Surviving are a son, Donald Rapp, and his wife Sally, Factoryville; a daughter, Carol Jennings, Barnegat, N.J.; a sister, Pearl Summa, Scranton; a sister-in-law, Delores Czekalski, Scranton; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael; and a sister, Minnie Graff.

    The funeral will be Tuesday from the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Assumption Church. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

    Friends may call Monday 6 to 8 p.m.