Casimir S. Biedka, 78, of New Castle died Tuesday at St. John Specialty Care Center, Mars.

Born Sept. 10, 1927, in New Castle, he was the son of John and Sophie Anton Biedka.

Mr. Biedka was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener and was a former member of the Lawrence County Sportsman Association and the Lawrence County Pistol Club.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia H. Biedka, whom he married Nov. 8, 1952; three sons, Charles Kevin Biedka of Lower Burrell, Mark Jon Biedka of Harmony and John Stephen Biedka of Minerva, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

<B>BIEDKA</B> — Private family visitation, blessing services and burial with military honors will be held Friday for Casimir S. Biedka, who died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Arrangements are entrusted to <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, Zelienople; and are available at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.