Roy Lee Herr Jr., 36, of Wampum passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Nov. 10, 2022.

Born on June 9, 1986 in New Castle, he was the son of Cynthia (Klinesmith) Herr of Mesa, Arizona, and the late Roy Lee Herr Sr.

Roy was a 2004 graduate of Shenango High School, and a 2019 graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he earned a bachelor of science in education, majoring in physical fitness and activity management.

Following graduation, Roy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. on Aug. 21, 2006, and served as a scout for the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance during two deployments to Iraq. On Aug. 20, 2010, Corporal Herr was honorably discharged from the Corp.

Roy was employed as a forklift operator at R.W.E. Holding in New Castle

He was an avid motorcyclist and loved to ride his Harley. Roy was a member of the War Dog Motorcycle Club.

Besides his mother, Cynthia, he leaves behind his wife, Rachel (Piatek) Herr, whom he married on Aug. 20, 2022, their son, Roy Lee Herr III, and his beloved dog Bubba of Wampum; four sisters Karen Sue (Colton) Woolsey and their children, Emma and Caleb of Mesa, Arizona, Victoria (Thomas) Bulisco and their children, Marco (Angela) Bulisco, Luann (Mark) Burdick and Melissa Houston of New Castle, Lisa (Dean) Epperson and their children, Tyler and Katelynn of Neshannock Township, and Nicole Herr and her children, Matthew (fiancee Kaylie Bambery) and Christopher Lovy of Monaca.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Herr Sr., who passed away April 8, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident; his maternal grandparents, Albert and Karen (Robinson) Klinesmith; and his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Dolly (Mielke) Herr.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, with a service immediately following at the 234 Recreation Facility, 362 Rocco Drive, Edinburg (formerly St Lucy's Social Hall). The Reverend Eric Ward will officiate. Military Rites will be observed by the New Castle Honor Guard at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

Following the service, Roy will be escorted by his brothers to his final resting place at Parkside Cemetery in New Castle.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.

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