Leo Francis Golba, 89, passed away the evening of November 3rd, 2021. Leo was born January 8, 1932, to Frank and Helen Golba in New Castle, PA, where he grew up attending New Castle High School. He was a member of Madonna Church, then later at St. Vincent DePaul – Holy Spirit Parish. He served in the US Army during the Korean War before returning to New Castle to build his life with his wife, Carole Richards. Leo was affectionately known as "Vuv'' by his children, "Papa Vuv" by his grandchildren, and "Papa Luv" by his great-grandchildren. He will be remembered by the family he has built as "the hands and feet of Jesus Christ". Along with his selfless heart, Leo was known for his love of baseball, basketball, and golf. Leo was also an active member of both the Polish Falcons Club and Casimir Pulaski Club; his kin imagine he is Polka dancing in heaven. Those left to cherish his memory include son Leo F. Golba Jr. and his wife, Nicki, of Naples; daughter Debbie Golba, of New Castle; brother Frank J. Golba Jr., of New Castle; longtime partner Nellie Campi of New Castle; as well as his 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Along with parents Frank J. Golba Sr. and Helen Golba, Leo has reunited with wife Carole Richards and brother Marion Golba in heaven. Viewing will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 8th at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road, followed by a 12:00 Mass of Christian Burial at St Camillus Church – Holy Spirit Parish. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com