Richard Michael Klein, 59, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 17, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Mr. Klein was born April 16, 1963, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Richard and Sharon (Leichtenberger) Klein. He attended New Castle High School.

Richard was a long-distance truck driver for J.B. Hunt and received his million miles award.

He had a lifelong love for dogs, especially his dogs, Finch, and St. Claire.

He is survived by a daughter, Diana Marie Klein; a son, David Brandon Klein (Allison), and their mother, Anna (Mercer) Pessamato, all of Blairsville, PA; his best friend of 19 years, Michele (Loveland) Klein, Negley, OH; three grandchildren, Tristan and Owen Stridinger, and Connor Nicholas Klein; three brothers, Michael Klein (Kelly), William Klein and Lawrence Klein all of New Castle; and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Reed.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Project Ed Bear, online at www.projectedbear.org .

Calling hour will be 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25,2022, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m., in the funeral home.