Obituaries

Christopher DeCaro, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home. He was 53 years old. Born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was a Bristol resident for the past 30 years. Chris was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was a part of the Philadelphia Carpenter’s Union for the last 23 years. He enjoyed woodworking, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Alabama football. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernadette (nee Weitzel), his children, Apryl, Christopher, Taylor, and Jacob, and his grandchildren, Dontaè…

Sandra French, 79 of New Castle passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Everett L. and Betty (Stoner) Minteer and she was born July 16,1946 in New Castle. She is survived by her son; Randy French of New Castle, Emily Esposito and Joseph Esposito who were like her grandchildren, her siblings; David “Butch” Minteer and his wife Laney of Conesus, NY, Joyce Esposito and her husband Robert of New Castle, Richard Minteer of New Castle, Frank Minteer and his wife Janet of New Castle, Debra Clouse and her husband Jeff…

At the appointed time of the Father, Mrs. Barbara Prudence Thelma (Reino) Mastropietro, 81, was met by her beloved David to bring her home and lay her into the lap of Jesus, on November 22nd, 2025 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Barbara was born on January 17th, 1944 in Ellwood City, to the late Michael Angelo and Barbara Mae (Vigorito) Reino. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961, from Slippery Rock Teacher’s College now Slippery Rock University with a bachelors degree in teaching and special education in 1965, and from Westminster College in 1969 with a Master’s…

Richard Allen Antoniazzi, 74, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his residence following a short illness. Born October 6, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Bruno and Oreanna Downs Antoniazzi. Richard was a Veteran of the Army. He worked at the Dairy Farmers of America New Wilmington Cheese Plant as a laborer in the Whey Department. Survivors include his son, Carl R. Antoniazzi of Union Twp; daughter, Joy Zingaro of Edinburg; granddaughter, Jordan Zingaro of Edinburg, and his former wife Karen Jameson of Edinburg. Per his wishes, no services will be…

Ethan Conte, (56) born March 10, 1969, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family. Ethan, formerly of Ellwood City lived at Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville and was the son of the late Louis “Lou” Conte Sr and Sally (Ottaviani) Conte. He is survived by his brothers; Louis Conte Jr and his wife Mary of Highlands Ranch, CO; Randall Conte of Englewood, CO; Kevin Conte and his wife Sandy of Phoenix, AZ; Jeffrey Conte and his wife Jill of Moon Twp, PA; his nieces Jacqlyn Conte, Jenna Conte, Allaire Conte, Kallie Kelly…

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…