Charles Howard Stull

Charles (“Charlie”) Howard Stull, a beloved educator, legendary tennis coach, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.

Born in 1940 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Charlie grew up with a deep appreciation for learning, discipline, and community. After graduating from Williamsport High School, he attended Penn State University, where he met the love of his life, Margery Stull (née Dobson). Their enduring partnership became the foundation of a life filled with family, purpose, and shared joy.

Charlie began his career in education with a brief tenure teaching high school mathematics at Bethel Park High School. He soon found his professional home at Mt. Lebanon High School, where he taught mathematics and coached tennis from 1969 until his retirement in 1997. Over nearly three decades, he became a cornerstone of the school community, known not only for his sharp intellect and dedication in the classroom, but also for his extraordinary success on the tennis courts.

As coach of both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams, Charlie compiled a remarkable career record of 855–70. His teams and players achieved sustained excellence, including 27 individual WPIAL champions and 22 PIAA state champions. His leadership, discipline, and unwavering belief in his students earned him numerous teaching and coaching honors. In recognition of his exceptional contributions, he was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2009 and was a member of the inaugural class of the Mt. Lebanon High School Hall of Fame in 2018.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charlie embraced life with curiosity and creativity. After retiring, he became an avid gardener, transforming a neighborhood space into a vibrant community vegetable garden that brought people together and became a local showplace. He was also an accomplished painter and found joy in music, often spending time at the piano.

Charlie will be remembered most for the countless lives he touched—as a teacher who inspired confidence, a coach who instilled resilience, and a mentor who believed deeply in the potential of every student. His legacy lives on in the generations of young people he guided and encouraged.

He is survived by his children, Susan Mattingly (Ray) and Michael Stull (Kristyn); and his five cherished grandchildren, George Mattingly, Raymond Mattingly (Charlotte), Henry Stull, Benjamin Stull, and Julia Stull.  He was preceded in death by his wife Margery, his brother Robert, and his sister Susan.

All arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care.