William 'Elky' Castor

William Castor

            William ‘Elky’ Castor, 86, of Finleyville died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Paramount Senior Living in McMurray.

            He was born March 10, 1933 in Finleyville; a son of Harry and Matilda Carney Castor.

            Mr. Castor was retired as a Lead mechanic with US Airways in Pittsburgh.

            He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 613 in Finleyville, V.F.W. Post 764 in McMurray and Loyal Order of Moose 172 in Finleyville.

            Surviving are his wife, Cleta Leavell Castor; two sons, Tony Pica (Dawn) of Upper St. Clair and William P. Castor of Aspinwall; two daughters, Cathy Castor of Monongahela and Gaylyn Frosini (Nick) of Eighty Four; a sister, Donna Puglisi of Bethel Park; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

            Deceased are two brothers and seven sisters.

            At the request of the deceased there will be no public visitation.  Private inurnment will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.

            Memorial contributions can be made to any charitable veteran’s organization of one’s choice.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home, Inc. in Finleyville.

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