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Carolyn Gerstnecker
April 8, 1959 to November 27, 2021
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Carolyn "Carrie" Gerstnecker, 62, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 27, 2021. Mrs. Gerstnecker was born on April 8, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Walter A. and Marilyn M. (Goodwill) Lysiak. Her husband of 39 years, Eric "Goose" Gerstnecker, whom she married on May 22, 1982, survives at home.
A lifelong area resident, Carrie graduated from Laurel High School in 1977. Primarily a homemaker, she also worked for Fisher's Big Wheel Corporate Headquarters, Neshannock Township, and more recently, Last Minute Mart in Hickory Township. Carrie was of the Catholic faith, and a former member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, New Castle. An avid gardener, she loved keeping plants in and around the home.
Children were always a great joy in her life. Carrie cherished the time she was able to spend with her children and family, especially her grandson, Maverick. She always looked forward to rides through the countryside with her husband, Eric, and their dog, Banjo.
Also surviving are a daughter, Virginia Harkleroad (Christopher) of Ford City, Pennsylvania; a son, Karl Gerstnecker (Allison Kreider) of Waikiki, Hawaii; her mother, Marilyn Lysiak of New Castle; a sister, Kathleen Ayles (William) of New Castle; four brothers, Dennis Lysiak (Sherri) of Goodyear, Arizona, Craig Lysiak of Caldwell, Texas, Andrew Lysiak of Leetonia, Ohio, and Brian Lysiak of Nampa, Idaho; a grandson, Maverick Harkleroad; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Carrie was preceded in death by her father; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Lysiak.
In keeping with her wishes, a Blessing Service, officiated by Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish, was held privately. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
Eternal rest grant unto Carrie, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
