Lynn N. Guy
Lynn N. Guy of Wampum went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Sunday, surrounded by all of his loving and devoted family.
He was born July 23, 1931, in Chewton, Pa., to the late Blanche Aley Guy and Frank J. Guy.
Lynn attended Wampum High School and Ellwood City High School. He also studied auto mechanics at the New Castle School of Trades.
A veteran, Lynn served from 1951 to 1953 at Camp Irwin in Barstow, Calif. As part of the First Armored Battalion, he was a tank commander during the Korean War. Upon returning to Wampum, Lynn worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill until retiring in 1986. He was later employed at Moraine State Park until his full retirement in 1994.
He married his devoted wife, Helen Johnson, on April 19, 1952. They were married 64 years and the two spent nearly 70 years together as a couple. They provided the ultimate example of love and marriage for their family.
Lynn had the ability to create, build or fix anything. He spent hours in his garage working on the family cars and on special projects. He especially loved working on his 1952 Chevy Deluxe and helping his son build his home.
He enjoyed spending time outside, walking and biking around Wampum. He also enjoyed listening to music, collecting coins and reading his Bible.
During his life, Lynn was affiliated with the Chewton Christian Church and the former Queen of Heaven Parish. He was a member of the American Legion Post 749 and the Wampum Historical Society. He was a devoted father and grandfather.
Lynn is survived by his four children, Terri Guy of Wampum and her companion, Mark Shaffer, of New Castle, Cynthia Cassella and her husband, Edward, of New Castle, Rodney Guy and his wife, Jeanne, of Prospect, and Rachel Guy-Connell and her husband, Aaron, of New Castle.
He also is survived by his greatest joys in life, his grandchildren, Brett Cassella and fiancée, Tiffany McClain, of Monaca; Paige Cassella of New Castle; Jocelyn, Cole and Rheannon Guy, all of Prospect; and Gwendolynn and Helaina Connell of New Castle.
Lynn leaves behind several loved nieces and nephews, along with his special niece, Phyllis Kelly Kwolek; and his sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Craven and Leita Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Shirley Guy; his sister and brother-in-law, Phillip and Eileen Kelly; his sister-in-law, Margaret Widowfield Clark; his brother-in-law, Russel Widowfield; his brother-in-law, Larry Craven; his brother-in-law, George Johnson and his wife, Pauline; and his brothers-in-law and dear friends, Paul Johnson, and Lester Johnson.
Lynn and his family relay a special thank you to Dr. Nora Paras and the staff of the Avalon Nursing Center for their care and kindness.
GUY — A private viewing for the family and close friends of Lynn N. Guy, who died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Marshall's Funeral Home in Wampum, followed by a blessing service at 11 a.m. Military services will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Entombment will take place at the Parkside Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wampum Volunteer Fire Department, 709 Church St., Wampum, PA 16157; the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or the charity of the donor's choice.
