John H. "Jack" Stoner, 78, of New Castle passed away Monday afternoon, May 25, 2020, at his residence.

Jack was born June 18, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late T. John and Elizabeth (Doloughan) Stoner. He was a lifelong area resident and 1959 graduate of New Castle High School.

He married his beloved wife of 59 years, the former Judith A. List, February 24, 1961, and she survives at home.

He retired from Blair Strip Steel in New Castle, where he had worked as a roller for 40 years. Following retirement, Jack worked part time for Richardson Cooling Systems, also in New Castle.

A devout Christian, Jack was an active member of First Assembly of God Church, Neshannock Twp., where he participated in the men's prayer group and Teen Challenge for many years.

An avid Pittsburgh Steeler's fan, he also loved and collected classic muscle cars and enjoyed going to car shows with his wife. Above all else, Jack was a family man and loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Julie (David) Gaibis; and a son, Jeffrey "Stoney" (Hope) Stoner, all of New Castle; two sisters, Betty Jane (Bernard) Seiler and Marilyn (David) Solomon; three grandchildren, Nikki (Ian) Rose, Jeffrey (Joanna) Stoner, and Lucas Ransom; and two step-grandchildren, Chad (Janelle) Carey and Amber Carey.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Richardson; and two brothers, William and G. Robert Stoner.

Calling hours will be 3 to 5 p.m. Friday in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com .

Funeral service will be immediately following at 5 p.m., in the funeral home, with Rev. Pete Squillo, officiating.

Interment: Castle View Memorial Gardens, Neshannock Twp.