Former New Castle resident and retired United States Air Force Tsgt. Herbert E. "Herbie" Hake, Jr., age 79, died February 15, 2013 in Surprise, Arizona. Born December 31, 1933, in New Castle, PA, he was a son of Herbert E. Hake, Sr. and Edith Watt Hake. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Doris Jean Miner Hake, whom he married on April 22, 1956. He subsequently married Rosalie DeLorenzo Hunter on May 10, 1994. Herb entered the Air Force in 1953 and began a 20 year career. He served one tour of duty in Vietnam along with tours in Thailand, Germany, Indonesia and China. During his career, Herb received the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. After retiring from the Air Force, Herb worked at Universal Rundle in New Castle, Waldon Management in Youngstown, OH for 18 1/2 years, and Securitas Security Service after moving to Sun City, Arizona, until final retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Claudia Hake Bistyga and Cheryl Hake Panella both of New Castle; and two stepsons, William Hunter of Warrenville, ILL, and Joseph Hunter of Youngstown, OH. Herb was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Erin Bistyga Perez, Kyler Bistyga, Aydin Perez, Clifton Perez, Zachary Perez, Nicole Bistyga Frasso, Madison Frasso, Phillip Frasso, III, Brady Frasso, Samantha Frasso, Katelyn Frasso, Richard Panella, III, Alexis Panella, Ashley Hake, Miley Hake, Joseph Tate, John Tate, William Hunter, V., Michael Hunter, and Leah Rose Hunter. He is also survived by one sister, Donna Jean Hake Mittler. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery L. Hake. Visitation will be Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.A memorial service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, March 4,2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Independent Methodist Church, 1921 New Butler Road, New Castle, PA. The Rev. Frederick H. Gilbert will officiate. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.