Obituaries

Sandra A. Pavkovich, born on March 14, 1947, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at Northland Heights, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and commitment to her community. She was the cherished daughter of the late Dominick and Jennie Scala Ross; the beloved wife of the late George A. Pavkovich, who she married on February 24, 1968 and who predeceased her on May 15, 2010; and a revered sister to Jean Nicoletta Unterbrink and her brother, Anthony Ross and his husband Peter Weiland as well as Donald Ross and brother-in-law, Raymond Unterbrink. With a…

Mr. Andrew G. Tomei Sr., 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Andrew was born on November 23rd, 1938 in New Brighton to the late Adolph “Red” and Barbara (Skupnik) Tomei. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where he was an usher for many years. Andrew was the Ellwood City dog catcher for 18 years, worked for the Ellwood City Borough Street Department for 27 years, and allied auto for 12 years. He enjoyed “old-time” fishing and hunting, mainly…

Beth Izzo, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless following a year and a half long illness. Born May 5, 1960, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Pick” and Shirley Wimer McNany. Beth graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978 and spent many years working as a bartender at the Hazel Manor. She attended Park Gate Baptist Church and was an active member of the Ellwood City Moose Club. She was fond of cats and enjoyed their company. Most of all, she cherished moments with her family. Survivors include…

Mrs. Christine Elizabeth Hartle (Craven) of New Castle, PA, formerly of Ellwood City, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief battle against cancer on November 16, 2025, at Jameson Hospital. Christine was born on June 24, 1961, the daughter to Larry (Jane) Craven and Mary Catherine (Caplinger) Baney. Christine is survived by her children, daughters Candice Caccia (Kirk Edinger) of Ellwood City, Angela (Dan) Hodge of New Castle, Janie Johnson (Kyle Weller), and RaeAnn Evans (David Whippo) both of Ellwood City and her only son Nicholas Caccia of New Castle. She is also survived by her mother…

Susan R. Klobetanz, 63, of New Beaver Boro passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born April 30, 1962 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ray J.and Sara Jean Edwards Klobetanz. She graduated from Mohawk in 1980. Survivors include her twin sister, Sharon L. (Ed Jr.) Doherty of North Beaver; brother, Tim Klobetanz of New Beaver; nephew, Ed (Kayla) Doherty III; niece, Leslie Kudelski and Johnathen Kudelski; two great-nieces, Caitlynn Doherty and Paisley Kudelski and her great-nephew, Brantley Kudelski, and brother, Alan (Connie) Klobetanz of Ellwood City. In…

Justin Dovidio, 33, of Portersville passed away on November 14th, 2025 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital in Pittsburgh. Justin was born on October 11th, 1992 in Beaver to Chad Randall DeVideo and Ladonna Miller. He graduated from Slippery Rock High School and was employed at Desuta Concrete in Portersville as a yard foreman and fork lift operator. Justin enjoyed dirt biking, fishing, paddle boarding and most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his his mother, Ladonna Miller of Portersville, maternal-grandmother, Norma Krisher of Ellport, fiance Shelby Martin of Lower Burrell, children, Paisley Dovidio, Damion Dovidio,…

Mrs. Sharon E. Tritt, 79, of Frisco passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Tritt was born in New Castle on January 28th, 1946 to the late Floyd C. and Evelyn (Hahn) Welch. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964. A home maker, Sharon was an active member of the First Church of God in Franklin Township and the Wurtemburg-Perry Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed collecting dolls. She is survived by her son, Ralph “Fred” Tritt Jr. of Frisco, grandchildren, Jacob (Katelynn) Tritt,…

John C. Wilson, 89 of Ellwood City passed away at his home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Harry and Annabelle (Campbell) and was born September 19, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Edna (Watson) Wilson of Portersville, his three children Chuck Wilson in Ellwood City, Jim Wilson of Philadelphia, Beverly Wilson of Zelienople, and one granddaughter; Ashley Fleeger along with multiple nephews and nieces. John was a graduate of Zelienople High School. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1954 and he was…

Mrs. Georgian F. Mudric, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Mudric was born in Ellwood City on July 26th, 1934 to the late George and Lula (DePaul) Bevivino. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. Georgian is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. For many years Georgian worked at the Lincoln High School and Hartman Elementary School as a cafeteria worker. Along with her husband, she volunteered for many years at the…

Mrs. Virginia M. Purnell, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 20215 at her residence. Virginia was born on May 26th, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Maria (Placonica) Garuccio. She went to the Blessed Virgin Mary Parochial School and was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Virginia worked at the Ellwood City Hospital in housekeeping for several years. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Homer) Altman of Ellwood City, son, Domenic Purnell of Ellwood City, sister-in-law, Barbara…