Ardath Edwin "Art" Casto, 89, of Paden City, WV, formerly of Ripley, passed away May 16, 2022 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness.

He was born July 2, 1932 in Millwood, WV the son of the late Howard Arthur and Eva Mae (Lewis) Casto. In addition to his parents, his wife, Bonnie Jean (Workman) Casto; brothers, Arthur O. Casto, Layton Eugene Casto and sister, Louella M. Crane also preceded him in death.

Art was a Ripley High School graduate, then attended Morris Harvey College. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and later joined the Boilermakers Union, Local #667, Winfield in 1957. He was a Baptist by faith.

Survivors include his sons, Ardath "R.D." Casto, Jr of Ripley, Greg Casto of Elkview, David Casto of St. Mary's and Kevin Casto of Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Military honors will be provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard at 8 p.m. following the visitation. Private burial will be in the Webster Cemetery, Fairplain.