John Bobosky, 83, of New Castle passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side Friday afternoon, April 28, 2023, in Quality of Life Services. Mr. Bobosky was born April 15, 1940, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Anna (Herbick) Bobosky.
A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1958. For more than 20 years, John proudly worked for the Miller family at their various Dunkin Donut locations throughout New Castle. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary site. A simple man, he dedicated his life to caring for his family and found great joy in being a “G-pa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by a daughter, Jackie Sunderland (Gary), of New Castle; a sister, Patricia Wadlinger, of New Castle; a brother, Charles “Chuck” Bobosky (Joyce), of Boardman, OH; four grandchildren, Brandie Price, Melissa Price, Evan LaFrance, and Erin LaFrance; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Price; a brother, Robert Bobosky; and a sister, Dorothy Bobosky.
Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday (5-2-23) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Ben Barr, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (5-3-23) in Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery, New Castle.
Eternal rest grant unto John, 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.