Charles Samuel KaminskyNovember 22, 1937 – June 10, 2021Charles Samuel Kaminsky, Altoona, died Thursday after an extended illness.He is survived by his loving wife, Sandi (Handmaker) Kaminsky of 28 1/2 years along with stepsons: Scott Handmaker and Brett (Alisa) Handmaker; step granddaughters: Morgan, Samantha and Jessica whom he greatly adored.He was predeceased by his sister, Joy (Kaminsky) Goldstein and parents: Morrie and Miriam (Brenner) Kaminsky.He is also survived by brother-in-law, Stan Goldstein and niece, Jodie Goldstein; nephew, Morrie (Stacey) Goldstein; niece, Jessica Goldstein and husband Allan, along with great nephews and nieces Max and Sara Leeds, Micah and Lily Goldstein and Liev.Charles spent the major portion of his life career as president/owner of Puritan Cleaners, a business founded by his father Morrie and Uncle Jack Kaminsky. Puritan Cleaners was a business he loved; he could always be found behind the counter meeting and greeting his loyal customers/friends. Puritan Cleaners was recognized and honored by The Chamber of Commerce HALL OF FAME in 2007 for its outstanding and long-term service to the community. In 2015, he retired from the business.Charles was a 1955 Altoona High School Graduate. Then he earned an accounting degree from Robert Morris School of Business. In typical Charles fashion,he liked to say: "It was a CPA degree in Cleaning, Pressing and Alterations!” Charles and Sandi were avid spectators/fans and enjoyed attending basketball sporting events especially basketball at Penn State, St. Francis, Bishop Guilfoyle and Altoona High School. He prided himself in being a charter member of Altoona Sunrise Rotary. He loved to travel with Sandi to New York City, Borgata Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, Florida, and other exciting destinations. He served in the US Army Reserves for six years and then was recalled for another year of active duty in the 60’s.He was a lifetime member of Agudath Achim Synagogue.Donations may be made to Agudath Achim Synagogue: 1306 17th Street, Altoona, PA 16601; Rotary Sunrise Club of Altoona: PO Box 2538, Altoona, PA 16603 or a charity of your choice. A private graveside service was held.Arrangements were by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc.Condolences may be made at: www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.