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Youngstown Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Shenango Township Bakery Owner William F. Cast Dies at 72
Cast's Bakery was a local institution for over 40 years before his passing.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:51pm
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William F. Cast, the owner and operator of Cast's Bakery in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 72 on Friday, March 27, 2026. Cast had been baking professionally for over 60 years and was known for his expertise in cake decorating.
Why it matters
Cast's Bakery was a beloved local institution that had served the Shenango Township community for over four decades. The passing of its long-time owner and operator marks the end of an era for the town's residents, many of whom grew up enjoying Cast's baked goods and cakes.
The details
William F. Cast opened Cast's Bakery in 1985 and had been baking professionally since receiving a scholarship to attend Dunwoody College in Minneapolis. Prior to opening his own bakery, Cast managed the bakery department at a Value King grocery store in Youngstown, Ohio, where he was particularly known for his cake decorating skills.
- William F. Cast was born on February 11, 1954.
- Cast's Bakery opened in 1985.
- Cast passed away on March 27, 2026.
The players
William F. Cast
The owner and operator of Cast's Bakery in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania for over 40 years.
Cast's Bakery
A local bakery in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania that was a beloved institution in the community for over four decades.
What’s next
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for William F. Cast on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish-St. Mary's Church. He will be laid to rest at St. Vitus Cemetery following the service.
The takeaway
The passing of William F. Cast, the longtime owner of Cast's Bakery, marks the end of an era for the Shenango Township community. Cast's Bakery had been a beloved local institution for over four decades, serving generations of residents with its high-quality baked goods and expertly decorated cakes.
