New Castle, PA - Paul Joseph Canis, Sr., age 87, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Oct. 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born April 15, 1938, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Herbert Brandner and Lucille (Achillo) Canis.

On June 2, 1962, Paul married the love of his life, Sylvia Anne Rigby. Mr. and Mrs. Canis were married for 63 wonderful years. Mrs. Canis survives.

Paul served faithfully in the United States Navy. He had a successful career in banking, where he worked as the senior vice president of the overseas Military Bank Division. Paul retired in 2001 from Bank of America.

Paul loved to read and golf. Above his interests, Paul cherished the times he spent with his family. He was a faithful member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church and, more recently, attended New Castle Bible Church. Paul loved serving in the church, teaching Sunday school for over 45 years. He also held men's Bible studies in his home for several years after his retirement. Most of all, he had a deep faith that sustained him through many of life's challenges. Paul will always be remembered by those who knew him as the one who made a difference.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Paul Joseph Jr., Christopher Todd (Jacqueline) Canis, and Jonathan Blakely (Michele) Canis; one sister, Lucy Thornton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Walter Canis, and daughter-in-law, Laura Anders Canis.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor Max Bungard of New Castle Bible Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Castleview Cemetery.

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