Darwyn E. Haylett, age 84, of New Castle died on March 9, 2025, at the Avalon Nursing Center.

Darwyn was born June 30, 1940, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, son of the late David H. and Geraldine L. (Kline) Haylett.

Darwyn worked as a manager in the Computer Programming Department for the Computer Science Corporation.

Darwyn married his wife, Linda Ann (Fitzgerald) Haylett, on Aug. 16, 1958. She died Jan. 21, 2023.

He was a superb gardener. He had beautiful vegetable gardens and flowerbeds. He was also fond of antique cars.

Darwyn is survived by his daughter, Faye Haylett; two sons, Ken (Yulia) Haylett and Barry Haylett; two brothers, Bud (Ruby) Haylett and Larry (Randy) Haylett; a sister, Patty (Calvin) Clarke; and his five grandchildren, Sarah, Greg, Ben, Natalie and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and three brothers, Dave, John and Richard.

There are no calling hours. A private service was held for the family at the Terry Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, Pennsylvania.


A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Darwyn was laid to rest next to his wife in Bethel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to Avalon Care Center, 3410 West Pittsburg Road, New Castle, PA. 16101.

Online condolences can be given at keystonefuneralservices.com.