W. Robert "Bob" Stoner, 80, of New Castle, passed away in the early morning hours of October 5, 2019, in the home of his long-time life partner, Terry Dahl. He was blessed with a peaceful passing.

Bob was born May 12, 1939, in New Castle, a son of the late William Robert and Ruth Elizabeth (Stewart) Stoner. The second of two sons, his younger brother, John Charles "Jack" Stoner, preceded him in death.

For more than 35 years, Bob was a dedicated member of the Union Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept.

Visiting and helping the folks of New Wilmington's Amish community was one his favorite activities during retirement. Hauling equipment in his pick-up truck, helping men get to a job, taking families to the grocery store, or simply sitting and watching a team of draft horses plowing or working a field gave him much pleasure.

He is survived by five children, Faye Elizabeth Stoner, of Dexter, MI; Linda Jean Stoner Peoples and her husband, Eric, of Volant; Timothy Scott Stoner, of New Castle; Bill Stoner, of Lewis Colorado; and David Dahl, of King George, Virginia; his longtime companion, Terry Dahl, of New Castle; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday (10-9-19) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Memorial service will be held at noon Wednesday in the funeral home.