David Allen Crunkleton, Sr., 90, of New Castle passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 19, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Crunkleton was born May 7, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Jesse G. and Marie (Grayson) Crunkleton. He was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School.

A member of Construction Local 964, New Castle, David was employed by Lockley Machine Co., New Castle, and Babcock Wilcox, Beave Falls. He later worked as a correction officer at the Lawrence Co. Prison for many years.

David was a member of St. Luke AME Zion Church, New Castle.

He had a talent for fixing just about anything and never hesitated to help a friend, neighbor or family member with repairs or projects.

His beloved wife of 64 years, the former Hazel Williams, whom he married September 30, 1950, and she preceded him death on September 2, 2014.

He is survived by two daughters, Rochelle (Frank) Johnson and Roxann Gunn, all of New Castle; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Crunkleton, Hilton Head, S.C.; a brother, John Crunkleton, Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren, Nicole (Aaron) Catanzarite, Bryan J. Johnson, Lauren Y. Gunn and Joshua E Gunn; and two great grandchildren, Lydia A. and Claire P. Catanzarite.

In addition to his parents and wife, David was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Yvonne Crunkleton; a son, David A. Crunkleton, Jr.; and a son-in-law, Eric Gunn; a brother, George H. Crunkleton; and a sister, Dorothy L. Taylor.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (7-26-19) and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday (7-27-19) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Fletcher Hudson, officiating.

Interment: Graceland Cemetery, Neshannock Twp.