Earl E. Trimble, 66, of 2685 Center Church Road, Slippery Rock Township, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. He was born May 2, 1946, to the late Edward Leroy Trimble and Dorothy Jean Schweikert Trimble. Earl married the former Beth Lee Book on Jan. 16, 1971, and she survives at home. There were no children, but a loving black labrador, Hannah, who comforted him. He is also survived by his brother, John I. Trimble and sister-in-law Mary Lou Trimble, as well as a nephew, J. Edward Trimble, and a niece, Lori Trimble Mort, all of New Castle. Also surviving are a great-niece, a great-nephew and several cousins. Earl was a 1964 graduate of Shenango High School. He attended Youngstown State University, after which he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1967 to 1971. He was an honorably discharged Vietnam veteran. After his military service, he continued his education at Clarion State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in secondary education, graduating in May 1973. He later took graduate courses at Edinboro State University. Earl taught for one year at Oil City Junior High School and then became a counselor/case manager at the Youth Development Center, where he was employed for more than 28 years, retiring in 2002. Earl was a member of VFW Post 6233 in West Middlesex. He was also co-founder of the McConnell's Mill Preservation Association and was always interested in environmental affairs. Earl loved fishing. He and his wife reconstructed a 1789 Log House and have collected antique salt-glazed blue decorated stoneware from Western Pennsylvania. He also enjoyed traveling, rock collecting, gardening and the outdoors. His black labrador, Hannah, was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, J. Lynn Trimble. Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 W. Falls St. A funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Yergan officiating. Military rites will be held by the New Castle Area Honor Guard prior to the service. In lieu of flowers or afghan type throws, Earl wished to have any donations made to the Lawrence County Humane Society in his memory.