West Virginia Pioneers

John Franklin Casto

Male 1935 - 2008  (73 years)


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  • Name John Franklin Casto 
    Born 2 Feb 1935  Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 May 2008  Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 


    • John F. Casto, 73, of Spencer, died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Roane General Hospital after a short illness.
      He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Walter "Mack" and Geneva Goff Casto. He retired from Kellwood Company after 30 years. He was a member of Spencer-Roane Volunteer Fire Department and Spencer Church of the Nazarene. He was a navy veteran of the Vietnam War and member of American Legion Post 21.
      He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Starcher Casto; two daughters, Judy Ann of Parkersburg and Patty Davis of Bristolville, Ohio; one son, John of Arizona; and three grandchildren.
      Service was Tuesday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Fletcher officiating and military rites by local veterans groups. Burial was in Ward Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 21, 1345 Arnoldsburg Rd., Spencer WV 25276 or to Spencer-Roane Volunteer Fire Department.
    Person ID I69922  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 31 May 2009 

    Father Walter E Casto,   b. 29 Jun 1904, Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Geneva Etta Goff,   b. CA 1909, Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 7 Nov 1930  Roane County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F18605  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruth Starcher 
    Children 
     1. Judy Ann Casto
     2. Patty Casto
     3. John Casto
    Family ID F18633  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S41] Birth Records, Roane Co, WV.

    2. [S21] Obit.

    3. [S15] Marriage Records, Roane Co, WV.