New Castle - Andrew P. "Bear" Senchak, 74, of 7th Street, West Pittsburg, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

He was born April 24, 1951, in New Castle, the son of the late Andrew J. and Carmella (Arket) Senchak.

Andrew married Marilyn Ann (Chill) Senchak on Feb. 27, 1971, she survives at home.

He worked for Shaw Perkins, Remacor and Faddis Concrete as a maintenance supervisor, retiring after 35 years.

He was owner and operator of Errichetto Restaurant for five years.

Andrew was the Taylor Township tax collector for 30 years.

He enjoyed fixing things, and loved cooking for his family, especially Sunday dinner. Above all, he loved spending time with his friends and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Suzette A. Senchak and her fiancé, Michael Pustinger, of New Castle, Andrew J. Senchak of Richardson, Texas, Donald A. Senchak and his fiancée, Dana Trout, of West Pittsburg and Benjamin J. Senchak and his wife, Jennifer, of New Castle; seven grandchildren, Kierstyn Ippolito, Tarkey Ippolito, Autumn Pustinger, Tessa Senchak, Nico Senchak, Talia Senchak and Luciana Senchak; and two brothers, Gerald Senchak and his twin brother, Anthony Senchak.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Senchak and Daniel "Shorty" Senchak.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Holy Spirit Parish - St. Vitus Church. Father Aaron Kriss will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.

Online condolences can be offered at www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.