New Castle - Paul John Latsko Sr., 85, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2026, in Franciscan Manor, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he resided for the last year.

Mr. Latsko was born Sept. 19, 1940, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Jane (Cunningham) Latsko.

He graduated from New Castle High School in 1958.

Paul honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964.

As a young man, Paul worked as a butcher for Loblaws in New Castle. He then acquired licensure and worked as an agent for Prudential Insurance before accepting a sales manager position at Waldman's Meats, also in New Castle. In 1985, Paul purchased Latsko's Market, which he successfully operated until his retirement in 2000.

During retirement, he focused on managing his investment properties and volunteered extensively in the community.

Paul was an active member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle-St. Mary's Church, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister and as a member of the parish council. Always smiling and quick with a friendly word, he was a familiar and welcome presence at every church festival, activity and fundraiser, gladly volunteering wherever a helping hand was needed.

Paul was also a Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus, Council 512, and the Villa Maria Fourth Degree Assembly, both of New Castle.

In the early 1970s, Paul was very active in the Jaycees and played an integral role in establishing their annual recital, Lawrence County Junior Miss, which is still in existence today.

He was an avid reader and enjoyed exercising, and in more recent years, continued to walk several miles daily.

Paul was a proud member of the Tennessee Squire Association, a distinction earned through his loyal friendship with Jack Daniel's whiskey.

Paul married the love of his life, Sarah E. "Sally" (McCann) Latsko, on Aug. 3, 1963, and his beloved wife of 62 years survives at home.

He is survived by three sons, PJ Latsko of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Todd Latsko (Brenda) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and Drew Latsko (Renee) of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mary Lou Canas (Danny) and Jane Ann Caruso (Tom); and two brothers, John Latsko and Jerry Latsko (Ann), all of California; five grandchildren, Brendan Latsko, Tyler Latsko (Megan), Collin Latsko (fiancée, Greta Phillips), Jenna Brice (Logan) and Megan Latsko; and one great-granddaughter, Rowan Latsko.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy, Jimmy and George Latsko.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Franciscan Manor for their exceptional kindness and care.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (1-30-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

A procession will leave the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday for a Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish-St. Mary's Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Ben Barr as celebrant.

Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Union Township, where full military honors will be rendered by the New Castle Area Honor Guard.

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