- Paul Scott McQuiston, 65, of Enon Valley passed away the evening of Nov. 19, 2021, at his home, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Born on July 1, 1956, in New Castle, he was a son of Paul and Jacqueline (Matiste) McQuiston, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Carolyn (Dawson) McQuiston, whom he married on Jan. 4, 2008.
Scott received his bachelor's degree in metallurgy from Penn State University. He was a proud brother of Phi Kappa PSI and had a lifelong love of Penn State. He went on to receive his MBA from Butler University in Indiana.
He was employed with Ferrous Metal Processing as a metallurgical engineer for more than 30 years, retiring as vice president. After retiring, he began his second career working alongside his wife and family at Dawson's Orchards, where he was vice president and food safety director.
Scott was a volunteer with Cray Youth and Family Services, where he also mentored with the 1-to-1 program. He enjoyed Bible studies, photography and storytelling.
He especially loved spending time with his family and traveling with his wife.
Scott was a member of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lindsay McQuiston of Boardman, Ohio, and Casey (Alex) Van Pelt of Quarryville, Pennsylvania; one son, Jonathan (Chelsye) McQuiston of Painter, Virginia; a stepdaughter, Karen (Rob) Peterson of Enon Valley; two stepsons, Kevin "Rusty" (Rachel) Cowher of Boulder, Colorado, and Stephen (Elissa) Cowher of New Castle; aunts, Karen Gish and Barb McQuiston; five grandchildren, Darren Druschel, Emme Druschel, Hunter Peterson, Graham Peterson and George Cowher; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church, 222 Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle, with Steve Stelle officiating.
Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Enon Valley.
In lieu of flowers, Scott requested that memorial contributions be made to Cray 1-to-1 Mentoring Lawrence County, 44 S. Beaver St., New Castle, Pa. 16101.
Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com.
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