Carol Jean Prestopine, 72, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 1, 1937 in Painesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gale and Mabel Solsberg Allen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955.

Carol worked for Haney's Furniture Store for approximately twelve years. She then worked at New Castle Refractories for thirty years where she was the Human Resources Manager. She was a representative for the New Castle Chamber of Commerce. She was also on the New Castle, Massillon, Ohio and Newell, West Virginia National Labor Relation Boards. She also served on the board for Lark Enterprises. Carol was pianist for the Good News Singers and other various gospel groups. She played for many charities, The Festival of Trees, and other events. Carol was a lifelong member of Chewton Christian Church where she served as choir director, organist, deaconess, youth leader, and Sunday School teacher.

Carol is survived by five children; Cheryl (Dane)Fredrick of Warner, Ohio, Michael Prestopine of New Castle, Mark (Kiley) Prestopine of New Castle, David Prestopine of Wampum, and Steven (Vicki) Prestopine of Wampum; eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Judy (Frank) Miller of Burke, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Allen.

Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-9 on Wednesday, September 9 at the Marshall Funeral Home Main St. Wampum. Funeral Services will be held at the Chewton Christian Church on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dick Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the Chewton Christian Church 354 Oswald St. Wampum, Pa. 16157. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.