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Paul Scott McQuiston

Male 1956 - 2021  (65 years)

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  • Name Paul Scott McQuiston 
    Birth 1 Jul 1956  New Castle, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 19 Nov 2021  Enon Valley, Oawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • 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.
    Burial 24 Nov 2021  Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I9775  Family
    Last Modified 5 Feb 2022 

    Father Paul William McQuiston, Jr.,   b. 13 Feb 1937, New Castle, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Dec 1984 (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Jacqueline Agatha Matiste,   b. 1 May 1939, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 May 2007, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 3 Sep 1955  New Castle, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F3176  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Christine Williams 
    Children 
     1. Jonathan McQuiston
     2. Lindsay McQuiston
     3. Casey McQuiston
    Family ID F12404  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

    Family 2 Carolyn Dawson 
    Marriage 4 Jan 2008 
    Family ID F14989  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

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    Paul Scott McQuiston (1956-2021)
    Paul Scott McQuiston (1956-2021)

  • Sources 
    1. [S2974] New Castle News - Obituary, Paul McQuiston (Scott); obituary; 21 November 2021; Paul Scott McQuiston; 4 February 2022.

    2. [S2974] New Castle News - Obituary, Jacqueline's Story; obituary; 12 May 2007; 12 January 2018.
      Jacqueline A. McQuiston, 68, of 318 Lanewood Drive, died at 7:30 p.m. May 10, 2007, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 1, 1939, in New Castle, she was a daughter of Henry J. and Eleanor B. Querring Matiste. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother survives in New Castle. She married Paul W. McQuiston on Sept. 3, 1955. He died on Dec. 6, 1984. Mrs. McQuiston was a homemaker. A graduate of New Castle High School, she belonged to the New Castle Cancer Support Group. Mrs. McQuiston was a member of King’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, P. Scott McQuiston of New Castle; one brother, Frank Masters of Carlinville, Ill.; one sister, Karen Gish of new Castle; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lee and Barbara McQuiston of New Castle; three grandchildren, John McQuiston, Lindsay McQuiston and Casey McQuiston, all of New Castle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harry “Bud” Matiste; and an aunt and uncle, Eileen and Seth Daugherty. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Dennis Bupp will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at cunningham@cunninghamfh.com.