Gary Floyd Stone, Jr., 47, of Fern Street died Monday, February 6, 2023 in New Castle. He was born on March 28, 1975 in New Castle, a son of Gary Floyd Stone Sr. and the late Deborah L. (Saesan) Stone. His father survives in New Castle. He married his childhood sweetheart, Annlyn Marie (Scrim) Stone, on April 7, 2001. A couple since they were 11 years old, his wife, Annlyn survives in New Castle.
Mr. Stone was the director of the City of New Castle Parking Authority for four years and was self-employed as a contractor for a number of years. He enjoyed golfing, gambling, fishing, and doing yard work. He was a football fan, loved playing slot machines, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by five children, Victoria M. Stone and companion Justin McDanel; Gary A. Stone and his wife, Mackenzie; Cameron J. Stone, Charlyze M. Stone, and Ashlyn R. Stone all of New Castle; one sister, Erin R. Stone and fiancé, Ryan Davis; six grandchildren, Jace Mastren, Landon Dececchis, Paisley McDanel, Zayden Richards, Mylo Stone, and Cora Stone; one nephew, Geno Stone; his step-mother, Carol Stone; two step-sisters, Tara Voto, Juliann Holmes and her husband, J-Me; one step-brother, Louie Voto; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Father Aaron Kriss will officiate. Burial will be in Parkside Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Gary, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.