Robert S. Predwitch

Robert S. Predwitch, 83, of Tony Street, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on January 23, 1941, in New Castle, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Hudak) Predwitch. Mr. Predwitch married Antoinetta E. ‘Toni’ (Norris) Predwitch on October 25, 1968; she survives in New Castle. He worked at Babcock & Wilcox as a machinist for 12 years, and then YDC in the maintenance department, retiring after 10 years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vincent de Paul. Mr. Predwitch was a United States Navy Veteran and Air National Guard, serving on the USS Bonnie Richard in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. He was a member of the NRA, VFW, Eagles, American Legion, and the Lawrence County Sportsman’s Club. Mr. Predwitch was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed computer repair and riding motorcycles and four wheelers. He was always ready to help a friend, no job was too big or too small, “No problem”. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by, one sister, Jacqueline Nowak of Tucson, AZ, two brothers-in-law, Walter Norris and his wife Diana (Alfera) and Michael Norris and his wife Linda (Sater), three nieces, Michelle Natale and her husband Jeff, Leanna Litrenta and her husband Joseph, and Shelby Norris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one uncle, Steve Hudak. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A blessing service will be celebrated Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home. Father Ben Barr will officiate. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Rites Tuesday, February 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Lucy Cemetery.