Dennis Eugene Bolinger, New Castle, passed away at his residence Saturday (1-16-16) at 9:02 p.m. following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70.

Dennis was born in New Kensington (Westmoreland County) Pa., one of four children born to A. Eugene "Gene" and  Vera Schall Bolinger.

He was raised in New Castle and was a 1964 graduate of New Castle High School.

He served in  the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and served stateside until his honorable discharge.

Dennis worked for Universal-Rundle Corporation for 33 years.

Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, cutting his grass, feeding the wildlife near his home, and spending time with his three dogs Maggie, Corky, and Sassy. He also enjoyed boating and fishing with his family on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.

His wife the former Barbara Criss whom he married May 12, 1995, survives at home.

Also also leaves a son, Mark A. Bolinger and his wife Jenny, two step children, Shonna L. Frece and her husband Tim, and William "Bill" Jokinen, all of New Castle, a sister, Karen L Shaffer and her husband Larry, of Sagamore Hills, OH, two brothers, Donald L. Bolinger and his wife Carol, and Kevin A. Bolinger and his wife Charlotte, all of New Castle, and his two grandchildren, Cameron Bolinger and Justin Frece.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis loved all animals; his family suggests that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in his memory to please consider donating to a no kill animal shelter of their choice.

Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday ( 1-20-16 ) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 111 W. Falls St. New Castle.

A funeral service will be held Thursday ( 1-21-16 ) at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Matthew Bupp, Celtic Hospice Chaplain, officiating.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Castle.