Obituaries

Douglas M. Burr, of Ellwood City passed away on December 8, 2025, at AHN-Wexford following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Butler on October 14, 1965, to the late Edward and Blanche Eichenauer Burr. Doug graduated from Seneca Valley and worked at Gateway Recycling for 12 years. For 15 years he served as a Franklin Twp Volunteer Fireman. Doug was an avid fan of dirt track racing and was a valued member of the Shayne Izzo Motorsport Crew. He enjoyed working on cars and most recently on tractors. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39…

Linda Lou Watson, 86, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Township, PA. She was born on April 5, 1939, in Spartansburg, PA, to Jay Morton and Irene Stover Macy. She graduated Salutatorian from Spartanburg High School in 1957. Linda was preceded in death by her late husband, Frank D. Watson, whom she married on May 24, 1957. They shared 56 wonderful years together prior to his passing. She leaves behind her current husband, Philip Cotter, whom she married on September 11, 2021. They enjoyed the last of her years traveling, gardening, enjoying music, and…

Bradley McClean, 50, of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bradley was born on July 11th, 1975 in Ellwood City to J. Bruce and Sherry (Lintz) McClean. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1993, and did his journeyman Tool and Die apprenticeship through VEKA where he had worked since high school. Most recently Brad was the General Manager of the Tool and Die Shop at VEKA. He is a member of the Ellwood City Saxons Club, the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City, and the Unionville…

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…