The Rev. Charles E. Bollinger, retired priest of the Diocese of Central New York, died Dec. 3. He was 67.

Fr. Bollinger was born in Cleveland, OH. He attended Case Western Reserve University and Bexley Hall. He was ordained in 1955. He served parishes in Rochester, Henrietta and Seneca Falls, NY. Fr. Bollinger was a member of the diocesan council and standing committee for the Diocese of Central New York. He retired in 1990. Fr. Bollinger is survived by his wife, Nancy, eight sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, and one sister.