Samuel L. Frank, 81, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 1, 2018, in his residence.

Mr. Frank was born February 1, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph and Clara (Baxter) Frank.

Sam retired in 1999 from the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad, where he worked as a foreman for many years.

He was a member of St. Camillus de Lellis Parish, New Castle.

Sam was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, New Castle Council #512.

Surviving are: his wife, the former Judith A. Pacelli, whom he married July 6, 1958; a daughter, Lori (Greg) DeMatteo, of New Castle; two sons, Doug Frank, of Mentor, OH, and Brian (Cathy) Frank, of New Castle; two sisters, Mary Alice "Tootsie" (Bart) Nuzzo, of New Castle, and Christine (Roy) Painter, of North Huntington, PA; Joseph (Polly Ann) Frank, New Castle; and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Janice Frank; two brothers, Albert and Anthony Frank; and a sister, Rose Marie "Peachy" Grezesiuk.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (3-4-18) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday (3-5-18) in St. Camillus de Lellis Church, 314 W Englewood Ave, New Castle , with Rev. Michael Peck, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Castle.