John C. Gibson, 69, of 1590 Pulaski-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his residence as he wished, the afternoon of January 3, 2013. Born June 13, 1943, in Ellwood City, PA, he was a son of Audley C. and Ruth Allison Gibson.He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Lastoria Gibson, whom he married November 15, 1995. He was a graduate of Laurel High School and was employed with CSX Railroad for over 30 years. John was a guide in Colorado with East Divide Outfitters for 10 years. He was a horse trail rider, an avid hunter and an NRA life member. He attended Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. In addition to his mother Ruth, who resides in New Castle, and his wife Mary Ann, John was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne C. and Bonnie Gibson of Slippery Rock, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda E. and Larry Peluso of Portersville, PA; two step children, Major Mark Lastoria and wife Paula of Fayetteville, NC and Michelle Bintrim and husband Ty of Waynesburg, PA; two sisters, Ruth Ann (Alex) Temenski and Janice (Ron) Knass all of Princeton, PA; and twelve grandchildren, Anthony, Nick and Chris Peluso, Aubrey, Chelsea, Emily, Caroline, Faith and Joshua Gibson, Josh Bintrim, and Madison and Marissa Lastoria.He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, David Gibson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow visitation Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Marsha Parrish of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jameson Hospice of Lawrence County, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105.