John P. Morgan Jr., 79, of Laclair Drive died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his residence in New Castle.

Born in New Castle on April 11, 1940, he was a son of the late John P. and Flora Mae (Rich) Morgan. He was married to Mary Lou (Domenick) Morgan on Oct. 31, 1964. She survives in New Castle.

Jonny was owner and operator of Morgan Auto Paint and Supply for over 25 years. He also owned numerous car washes call Spray 'N Vac in the area.

Jonny was one of the founders of Back to the 50's and Thunder in the Cascades. He operated Back to the 50's for 15 years and was also very active in numerous other local events.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Anthony John Morgan and his wife Karen of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and John David Morgan and his wife Barbara of New Castle; one brother, Richard Morgan and his wife Barbara of New Castle; one sister, Patricia Francescone and her husband Bill of New Castle; and three grandchildren, Taylor Medeiros, Brayden Morgan and Kendyll Morgan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave.

Blessing services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Deacon John Carran will officiate.

Entombment will be in Parkside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Foundation of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, Box 608, Downers Grove, Ill. 60515.

Online condolences may be offered at www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.