Alfred B. Castner, Jr.
March 16, 1936 ~ October 5, 2009
Surrounded by his family, Alfred B. Castner, Jr., 73, of Steubenville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 05, 2009 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville. Born March 16, 1936 in Steubenville, he was a son of the late Alfred B. and Viola Castner, Sr.
With 30 years of service, Alfred retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a pipe coverer. After his retirement, he worked in the Housekeeping Department for Trinity Medical Center West. He was a very active member of the Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church, where he served as head usher for 25 years, bowled for the church league, played on the church softball team and, since 1988, also cleaned the church. He was a member of the WSX 25-Year Club and an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. Alfred was most happy when spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.
Alfred is survived by his wife Connie (Freshour) Castner, whom he married June 5, 1959; son Roger Castner; daughter Rhonda DiFonzo and her husband Bob all of Steubenville and grandchildren David, Matthew and Michaela DiFonzo and Christian Castner.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Wednesday at the Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church from 10 until the 11AM funeral services. The Reverend Darrell Carney, Reverend Michael P. Campbell and Roger Castner will preside. Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church, 300 School Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
I will miss Al dearly. He has been my buddy for many years. Since I was little, we use to try and see who could draw our finger gun out the quickest on each other. Al use to tell me,”You have more holes in you then swiss cheese!” I’m going to miss him sadly. I will keep Connie and the rest of the family in my prayers! I know Al is in a much better place!
Well were do I start, well Al will be missed,here on earth will not be the same with out him, And Heaven not be the same with him there.cause he will catch up with all that has gone before him in a nice softball game, or doing some thing to make you laugh,I often think about growing up in the weirton church and the people that I hold dear to my heart. And Al Castner is one of them..REST WELL AL. (HEAVEN HAS YOU NOW)Marcy McLaughlin Speer
ROGER AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER & HUSBAND BUT HE IS IN A FAR BETTER PLACE YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS. SORRY I JUST FOUND OUT OR I WOULD OF CAME TO THE VIEWING. SINCERELY MARY
Dear Rhonda & Family Very sorry to hear about Alfred’s passing.We just heard so i’m sorry if this is little late} Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless. Sincerly, Melissa& Cheryl Scott{The ladies from the garage sale @ “Magnolia Manor”}
Dear Connie, Roger, Rhonda and family…my prayers have been with you since I typed Al’s report months ago. Oh, how he use to make me laugh!!! Even at Trinity when he worked in the area I did. Many years of his joking…I will always think fondly and dear of him. I pray you will allow the Lord to just envelope you in His arms and put your head on his shoulder. One day, we know we will see Al again. Love Maggie and Samantha Ridgway
Connie, Roger and Rhonda, I am so very sorry I missed the services. I was not aware until just recently. My condolences go out to your family. I can remember the hard times he used to give me at Treasure Island and Pharmor and I would always look forward to seeing him come to my department at Treasure Island and to the Pharmacy at Pharmor. It was even a greater moment when we discovered that his birthday and my mother’s birthday is on the same day, March 16th. She also enjoyed his company at Treasure Island. Again our deepest sympathay. Please feel free to email me and if there is anything we can do, just let me know. The Hicks Family. Rick, Debbie and Mom (Lulu).