Jesse H. Jones, 92, of New Castle passed away the morning of May 22, 2022 at Rhodes Estate. Born on August 6, 1929 in New Castle, Jesse was the son of the late Jesse and Josephine Pagach Jones. Jesse is survived by his beloved wife, the former Margaret Presnar, who he married on July 22, 1951.
For many years, Jesse worked for LTV Steel as a steel worker and then a supervisor. He later worked for Applegate Cabinets. Jesse was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary site. He was an avid outdoorsman, going hunting, fishing and golfing. Jesse also enjoyed doing woodworking projects and traveling. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Jesse’s greatest joy was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Jesse is survived by his children, Ronald Jones (Renee) of Safety Harbor, FL; Linda Garcia (Tim) of New Castle; Barbara Mills (Victor) of Little River, SC; and Jodi Pacella (Robert) of Poland, OH; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Robert Jones and six sisters, Jessie Jones, Dolly Marie Jones, Edna Peebles, Dorothy Grimes, Gertrude Riley and Betty Salzano.
Visitation will be on Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. Father Brendan Dawson of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Jesse, 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.