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John I. Trimble
March 25, 1932 - September 16, 20212
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J ohn I. Trimble, 89, of Shenango Twp., passed away Thursday evening, September 16, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Trimble was born March 25, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Schweikert) Trimble. His beloved wife of 68 years, the former Mary Lou Munnell, whom he married August 2, 1952, passed away August 11, 2020.
John was a 1950 graduate of Shenango High School, where he was the class valedictorian. Following high school, John honorably served in the U.S. Army in the military band. John was a member of St. Joseph the Worker-Holy Spirit Parish. He was also a member of the Polish Falcons of America and Coin Club, all in New Castle. A fan of music, he was a talented piano and trumpet player. John also loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and camping. He took his family on a yearly trip to Canada, where he looked forward to fishing. In his later years, he and his friends, would ride mopeds several miles a day while camping at Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown, PA.
A hard-working man, John always put his family first. He was proud that he built the home where he raised his family. In all his years, he never missed an opportunity to attend his children’s activities and admired videos of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by a daughter, Lori Mort and her husband, Douglas, of Shenango Twp.; a son, J. Edward Trimble and his wife, Sharon, of Neshannock Twp.; two grandchildren, Brittney (Chris) Farrell and Jared Trimble; and three great grandchildren, Mason, Asher and Levi Farrell.
In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by a daughter, J. Lynn Trimble; and a brother Earl Trimble.
Calling hours will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 West Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon, Wednesday, in St. Vitus Catholic Church-Holy Spirit Parish, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle, with Fr. Ben Barr, as celebrant. Interment will be in Mount Herman Union Cemetery, New Castle.
Give John eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
