New Castle, PA - Howard L. Schooley, age 93, of Shenango Township, passed away the morning of May 3, 2026, at his residence.

Born May 19, 1932, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William P. and Mary M. (Preisel) Schooley.

On Aug. 15, 1952, he married his beloved wife of 73 years, Kathleen (Essinger) Schooley. Mrs. Schooley survives.

Howard was a 1951 graduate of Eastbrook High School.

He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.

Howard worked at LTV and Republic Steel for many years before going to WCI Steel, where he retired as a supervisor.

Some of his favorite hobbies included golf, being a "backyard mechanic," working on cars and being a handyman and professional "tinkerer."

Howard was known as "Mr. Fix It" to his family and friends, but to his grandchildren, he will be remembered as the grandfather who was a "fix-it grandad."

Howard was a member of Republic Steel Supervisors Club, Eagles #455 and Savannah Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, Gary M. (Betsy) Schooley of New Castle, Pennsylvania, Mark C. (Cynthia) Schooley of Wexford, Pennsylvania, Greg D. (Renee) Schooley of Brookline, Pennsylvania, and Brian K. (Jennifer) Schooley of Prattville, Alabama; one brother, James P. (Patti) Schooley of New Castle, Pennsylvania; one sister, Mary Schooley of New Castle, Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Damon, Brent, Megan, Aaron, Kelsey, Brooke, Adam, Grace, and Anna; seven great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Howard was preceded in death by six brothers, Eugene, Arthur, Ernest, Thomas, Francis and Robert Schooley; and one sister, Blanche Murdock.

Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation at 4 p.m. with Howard's grandson, Pastor Adam Schooley of Victory Family Church, officiating. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform military rites.

Burial will be at Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.