JACK A. MAHAVEN
1946 - 2015
JACK A. MAHAVEN
1946 - 2015
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BORN
1946
DIED
2015
JACK MAHAVEN Obituary
Age 69, of New Castle, PA, died on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1946, to John J. and Catherine Rider Mahaven. Jack was a 1964 graduate of South Hills High School. He served in the Air Force from 1964 to 1968. Jack graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in 1970 and served as a State Trooper until his retirement in 1992. He married the former Darlene M. Scotti on April 11, 1970, and she survives him at home. Surviving also are his mother, Catherine Mahaven of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Heather L. Mahaven; and his granddaughter, Mikayla C. Law, both of New Castle; his sister, Lynette (Ronald) Crimone of Pittsburgh; along with many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Robert and Donald Mahaven. Calling hours will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, New Castle. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Rd., New Castle, PA 16101 or the New Castle Area Honor Guard, 134 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, PA 16101. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
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April 22, 2015
I am sorry I wasn't there for Scotty and all of the Mahaven friends and family. You were there for Kathy and I. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.
April 8, 2015
My condolences to the Mahaven family. Fond memories from the Mount. RIP Jack.
Shana Hall
April 7, 2015
I am so very so very sorry for your loss again, if there is anything we can do please let us know. I have known the Mahaven's since I was a young girl. Jack was always such an amazing man. He will be deeply missed. Many thoughts, hugs and prayers for the family. ((HUGS)) -Shana Story Hall
Kobe Trott
April 7, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss Darlene and Heather. Jack was the best bus driver ever!
Love, Kobe Trott
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Bob Macellaro
April 7, 2015
I knew Jack since we were kids. The Mahavens were our neighbors.A good guy from a good family. The last I saw him was about five years ago. I was back home when my mom's funeral. We talked about old times and it was great to see him. My deepest condolences to his wife daughter, mother and sister.
April 7, 2015
Dear Kay, Lynette and Ron....may yesterdays happy memories ease the sorrow of today. Deepest sympathy. Hilda McNabb
Angela Thoma
April 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss Heather, Darlene and Mikayla. May god bless you all and bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love you all
Diane Ruffalo
April 5, 2015
I was a friend of Jack and Bobby Growing up as a teen on Mt. Washington. What a great guy he was. My condolences to Darlene, who I also knew, and his daughter as well as Lynette and Ron Crimone. My heart is heavy because of the passing of a great guy. Rest in peace my friend.
Wayne and JoAnn Carper
April 5, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Jack will always be remembered as one of the good guys. Always a smile and encouraging word when you needed one. He will be missed.
Rose Rosenthal
April 5, 2015
Dear Darlene & Family, Jack was a good kid who grew up to become a wonderful man and great dad. May all of you fine comforted in remembering all your wonderful times together. So sorry for your lost.
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