J. Richard "Dick" Mauk, 65, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 22, 2010, at his home after battling a long illness.Dick was born on Oct. 25, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA to James and Gladys Himes Mauk. They survive. He was raised along side his sister Janice who now, along with her husband Chris Janosik, live in Westchester, PA. Dick is survived by his wife, the former Sara Louise "Sally" Rice, who he married on August 17, 1974 in New Castle. Dick began his education at Reynoldsville High School. He then furthered his studies with undergraduate work at Stevens Point in Wisconsin and finishing with a master's degree of social work from the University of Pittsburgh, were he participated in the Kellogg Leadership Program. Mr. Mauk lived in the Butler area after his graduation, before returning to New Castle. He held many different positions over his career. Mr. Mauk was a medical social worker for Heartland Hospice. Dick was the president of Castle Management Corporation. He also held positions at the Commonwealth of PA Department of Welfare and as a professor at Westminster College. In Butler, he was the Director of Children and Youth Services and a teacher at Center Avenue Elementary School. He also held positions at Slippery Rock University and Stevens Point as dorm manager. Mr. Mauk was an avid hunter, fisherman and long standing member of the PA Club. Dick also held positions on the Board of New Visions for New Castle, the Fraternal Order of Masons, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce where he served on the Beautification Committee, board of New Castle Parking Authority, New Castle Airport Authority, New Castle Downtown Business Association, Mental Health Board and the New Castle Bicentennial Committee.In addition to his parents, sister, and wife, Mr. Mauk is survived by one son and one daughter, Russell and Sherry Mauk of Roanoke, VA, and Alison and Mike Moze of Cranberry Twp.; two step daughters, Susan and Stuart Kessler of Hillsborough, NJ, and Marcie and Mark Reinhard of Raleigh, NC; and one step son, Douglas Seeger of New Castle. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Jake, Sam and Layla Mauk, Brady Moze, Aaron and Justin Kessler, Ashley Miller, Douglas Seeger, Christopher and Morgan Reinhard; one niece, Emily Janosik; and his constant companion, Lady, his cocker spaniel. The family wishes to thank all of the friends who were at their sides during Dick's illness, with particular recognition to Donna, Lou, Clara, BJ, Stan, Joe & Tim.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning, May 26, 2010 from 10-11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Rd.Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at funeral home. Chaplain Sam Marchetta will officiate.Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Heartland Hospice Care, 3871 East State St., Hermitage, PA 16148.