Lin D. Fobes, age 67 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 20, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1953, in New Castle, he was the son to the late Charles O. & Esther E. (Cameron) Fobes, Jr. On April 25, 1997, he married his beloved wife of 22 years, Jorja A. (Staley) Fobes. She survives at home. Lin was a graduate of Wilmington Area School district and Penn State University. For 25 years he was employed by V&M Steel, in Youngstown Ohio. For the last 44 years, Lin thoroughly enjoyed being one of Santa's many helpers as he volunteered as Santa Claus for the local schools and businesses during the Christmas season. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors. Lin was a member of the Pulaski-Presbyterian Church. Along with his wife, Jorja, Lin is survived by one brother, Floyd Fobes of New Castle, PA; two sisters, Ablin (Joseph) Frengel of New Castle, PA, Roxann (Rusty) Seh of Yuma, AZ; and his mother-in-law, Patricia Staley and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lin is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wilbur Staley. Visitation will be held on Mon. Feb. 24th from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A service will take place on Tues. Feb. 25th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. William Knechtel of Pulaski Presbyterian officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be offered to Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Liberty St., Pulaski, PA, 16143. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.