Earl Lynn Eakin, 88, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of June 12, 2014 at Butler VA Medical Center.Born June 5, 1926 in New Castle, he was a son of Earl P. and Marian J. Hoover Eakin.He was preceded in death on September 13, 2007 by his wife of 59 years, Ardes Olivia Muller Eakin, whom he married April 4, 1948.After attending the New Castle public schools, he served in the Navy during WWII in the European, Asiatic and Pacific Theaters. He served on board the USS Yorktown as a Seaman First Class.Earl was employed with North American Rockwell-Rockwell International as a machine operator for 27 years, retiring in October of 1976. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff in Butler, PA.He was a member of the American Legion Perry Gaston Post #343, and the Castlewood Rod and Gun Club.Earl enjoyed the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing.He was a member of First United Methodist Church.Earl is survived by his brother, Wayne R. Eakin of New Castle, and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one sister, Elsie M. Houston.Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by Rev. Richard Helsel.Military rites will be performed by the New Castle Area Honor Guard.Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Butler VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001, or to Jameson Hospice of Lawrence County, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105.