David W. Wilson II

David W. Wilson II obituary

David W. Wilson II

David Wilson Obituary

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David W. Wilson, II of New Castle, PA entered God's kingdom December 7, 2025, at his home.

Born September 9, 1942, in New Castle, "Crazy" or "Cowboy Dave" as he was known, was the son of David W. and Ruth (Newman) Wilson.

Dave had a great work ethic as a welder and machinist for over sixty years in the feedscrew industry. He retired in 2023 from New Castle Feedscrews, Inc. of which he was part owner.

Dave was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard in the 1960's. He had a great passion for many sports including hunting, fishing, motorcycles, boats, NASCAR and football. He was a former member of the Shenango China Hunting and Fishing Club.

Dave and his wife were snowbirds for several years in Sunny Grove Park, Estero, Florida.

In addition to his wife, Suzanne (Enos) Wilson, who resides at home, Dave is survived by one daughter, Colleen (Douglas) Rhodes of New Castle; a granddaughter, Paige, of Philadelphia, PA; a grandson, Alex, of Columbia, MD; one brother, Leland (Lisa) Wilson of Montana, and family; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Andrew and Alice Enos of Estero, Florida, and family.

Per his request, there are no calling hours or services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, or Shriners Children's Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory of New Castle where online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com
R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

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