New Castle, PA - Gordon J. North, 95, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully Monday evening, April 21, 2025, in Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle.

Mr. North was born Oct. 14, 1929, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, a son of the late James T. and Bessie E. (Minns) North and graduated from DuBois High School.

A veteran of the Korean War, Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served aboard the LST-279 and the LST-55 as a second-class damage controlman, until his honorable discharge in 1955.

Gordon worked as a telephone repair technician for Bell Telephone, later Verizon Atlantic, retiring Feb. 14, 1992, following 36 years of employment.

Gordon was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in New Castle, and formerly a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

He was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 455, New Castle.

Gordon enjoyed woodworking, crafting and camping. He found immense joy in supporting his beloved great-grandson, Christian Maxwell, throughout his athletic journey. "Pop" loved cheering him on as he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, track, and cross country during his years at Shenango schools, and continued to encourage his success as a runner at Robert Morris University. These moments brought him unparalleled pride and happiness.

His wife of 69 years, Betty (Christensen) North, whom he married April 7, 1956, survives at home.

Gordon is also survived by a son, Gordon Nelson North of Drasco, Arkansas; a daughter, Lisa Dawn Medved of New Castle; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Edward North.

In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by a brother, John T. North; two sisters, Delores McLeod and Bessie Elizabeth North; and a son-in-law, James Medved.

The family would like to extend their gratitude for the exceptional care that Gordon received from the Haven Convalescent Home and Gentiva Hospice.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, online at stjude.org/donate, or the Wounded Warrior Project, online at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 24, 2025, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Military honors will be rendered at noon by the New Castle Area Honor Guard, and the funeral service will immediately follow officiated by Rev. Jim Driskell.

The interment will be in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.