Jeffrey Carl Filer

Jeffrey Carl Filer, 64, formerly of New Castle,  P.a., passed away in Little River, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Born in New Castle on Oct. 2, 1955, Jeffrey was the son of the late Carl “Leroy” and Eleanor McFerren Filer. He is survived by his wife, the former Roberta Wright, who he married on Feb. 11, 1978.

Jeffrey attended Shenango High School.

He retired after working for many years as a self- employed truck driver with Filer Trucking.

He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Jeffrey enjoyed socializing with friends and cherished the times he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, Jeff is survived by his son, Jeffrey Filer Jr. and his wife Cathy of New Castle, his brother, Randy Filer (Nancy) of Grove City, and three grandchildren, Joshua Reigh (Breanna) of St. Louis, Mo., Amber Reigh (David Damatao) of Wilmington, N.C., and Alison Filer of New Castle.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Filer Butch, who passed away on April 23, 2012. 

A private service was held on Monday, April 27, at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory at 941 S. Mill St. conducted by Pastor Chris Curtis.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.decarbofuneralhome.com.