Pulaski, PA - John A. Stewart Sr., 93, formerly of 350 High Hill Road, Pulaski, passed away the afternoon of Sept. 25, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

John was born Dec. 5, 1931, in New Castle. He was the son of the late Harry E. and Emma Belle (Smith) Stewart Sr.

John was married to the former Yvonne J. Fordney. She survives at Avalon Care Center. They were married for 77 years.

Mr. Stewart retired after 32 years of service as a crane operator at the former Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He also worked in the Blooming Mill at the Briar Hill works.

John owned thoroughbred horses; he bred and raced horses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and waterskiing.

John was a lifeguard in his younger years at Spring Water Acres in Pulaski.

In addition to his wife, Yvonne, John is survived by two children, Patricia Hixenbaugh of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Robert H. Stewart of Navasota, Texas; sister, Emma Lou Noga of New Wilmington; two sisters-in-law, Marlene Stewart of Neshannock Township and Kay Stewart of Sharon, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents; son, John A. Stewart Jr.; three brothers and sister-in-law, Harry E. (Dolly) Stewart, Karl Stewart and James L. Stewart; brother-in-law, J. Russell Noga; son-in-law, Joe Hixenbaugh; and granddaughter, Angela Stewart.

Following his wishes, private services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, for his immediate family at the Noga Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Neshannock Presbyterian Cemetery.

Local arrangements were entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle.

Online condolences may be viewed or offered by visiting www.nogafuneralhome.com.