Casto, R. P.

Passed: 1914-10-22

Age: 73

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1914-10-23

Information: After a period of suffering extending over the past two months, Mr. R. P. Casto, well known and most highly esteemed citizen, passed away Thursday, October 22, 1914, at his home in Robinson District.  He had been a sufferer with general disabilities for only a short time, but recently his condition became critical and the members of his family were summoned to his bedside and most of them were with him when the end came.      Mr. Casto was 73 years of age, having been born March 4, 1841, in Jackson county.  Deceased had only been a resident of Mason county for the past seven years, but in that time he had  surrounded himself with a large circle of friends who learned of his death with profound sorrow.  He was a member of the United Brethren Church, a christian gentleman of the highest character and was upright and square in all his dealings with his fellowmen.  He was also a member of the IOOF Lodge of Jackson county, in good standing and the services were under the auspices of that order.  Most of his life had been devoted to agricultural pursuits in which he was very successful.  Deceased was a direct descendent of one of three brothers who located in Jackson county many years ago.  The name then being Castleto, but was changed to Casto later.  He was married to Miss Ella Barnett, who bore him ten children, eight sons and two daughters, as follows:  Theodore Casto of Given, Dr. O. J. Casto of Hutchinson, Kansas, Preston Casto, Hollie Casto, Winfield Casto, Fannie Casto, Eliza Holland, Jas. Holland (son-in-law) and Samuel Oscar Casto, all of Given, Eldridge Casto of Old Town, W. Va.  Mr. Casto was the youngest of a family of twelve, only one member of which survive him in the person of ""Uncle Nick"" Casto, who is now in his 75th year.      The remains, in charge of Undertaker Harper, were taken to his former home in Jackson county for interment.  The funeral which was held at Fairview Church under the auspicies of the IOOF Lodge, was largely attended.  Rev. Caril of this city (Pt. Pleasant, W. Va.) officiated and paid a kindly tribute to the memory of the deceased.  Five sons and one son-in-law acted as pall bearers. [Point Pleasant Register]   (McIntyre)