Austin L. Chinault

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin L. Chinault, a beloved husband, son, father, brother, and friend. Austin peacefully left this world on October 9, 2023, at the age of 94, in York, PA. He was the dedicated husband of the late Gladys (Ness) Chinault, and the late Arlene (Bentzel) Baer.

Born on August 2, 1929, at Seitzville, Codorus Township, to the late Goldie D. Chinault and the late Mary E. (Warner) Chinault, Austin was a proud and hardworking man. He dedicated his life to his craft as a self-employed mason, running his own successful company, Austin L. Chinault Mason Contractor. With his dedication and skill, he retired after 45 years of successful ownership.

Austin was a 1947 graduate of Codorus High School in Glenville. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Stoverstown; Trinity United Church of Christ in Glen Rock; and the York County Builders Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching sports, and, in his younger years, coaching little league baseball.

Austin will be lovingly remembered by his children: Austin Chinault, II and his wife, Diane, Stephen Chinault, Barbara Senft and husband, Michael, Tana Chinault, step-son Keith Baer and his wife, Suzanne; nine grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, two step-grandsons and 3 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; and three siblings, Robert Chinault, Elizabeth Mrowinski, and Carroll Chinault.

Though we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his life and the memories we shared. Please join us in honoring Austin at his Public Viewing on October 21, 2023, from 10:00 am, until a funeral service begins at 11:00 am at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Stoverstown, 2173 Stoverstown Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362. Burial will follow in Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Glen Rock, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are recommended to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Stoverstown at the address above. Online condolences may be made at www.geiple.com.