Obituaries

Daniel Thomas Swick, 50, of New Port Richey, Fl and formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home. He was the son of Thomas and the late Sandra (Faull) Swick and was born August 17, 1976, in New Castle. He is survived by his sister; Tammy Swick of Iowa and his stepmother; Margie Swick of Ellwood City. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He moved to Florida in 2002 where he was an auto mechanic. Daniel was a loving son and brother. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Fred and…

Mr. Fred Silvestri, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21st, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Silvestri was born on March 10th, 1932 in Ellwood City to the later Oddone and Gulia (Mariotti) Silvestri. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950 and is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Fred enlisted with the United States Air Force on May 1st, 1951 and served until his honorable discharge on April 30th, 1955. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Following…

Patricia Ferguson passed away on Tuesday September 15th, 2026 at Greystone Country Estates in Fredonia, Pa. Born on February 7, 1942 to the late Charles and Juanita Watson Perine in Midland Pa. On April 20, 1963 she married Jack Ferguson. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2021. Patti graduated from Mohawk High School in 1960. After graduation she moved to California and was employed by Goodyear Tire Company. A few years later, Patti and Jack moved back to the area and over the next 60 years made their home in Ellwood City. Patti was employed by the Ellwood…

Paul Robert Cragle, 56, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at AHN Beaver Hospital. He was the son of the late Donald and Nancy (Haswell) Cragle and was born November 6, 1969, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sisters; Kim Kaszer and her husband Mark of Ellwood City, Holly Cornelius and her husband Bill of North Sewickley, his sister-in-law; Pam Cragle of Ellwood City, his nieces and nephews; Mark Kaszer and his wife Kylee of Ellwood City, Amy Cragle of Patterson Twp, Ryan Kaszer of Kennerdell, PA, Retta Krepps of Denver, CO, Donnie…

Diana Pflugh, 63, of Frisco, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at AHN Wexford. Born in Homestead, PA on February 9th, 1963. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, her life was made full by caring for her family. She cared for others in unimaginable ways. She was a foster parent for 20 years, taking care of over 50 kids. She always helped her family in any way possible, even before taking care of herself. She enjoyed attending and supporting her kids and grandkids during all of their activities. She is survived by her husband Charles Pflugh of…

Corazon Veda L. Africa-Williams, 65, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. She was born May 5, 1961 in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines to the late Artemio D. and Genoveva Latorza Africa. Corazon previously worked as a nurse but her most fulfilling job was being a homemaker. An accomplished singer, she was the winner of a singing competition in Singapore in 1988. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her family. Survivors include her beloved husband of 30 years, Alan Williams; daughter, Jody Africa-Williams; son, Sean Owen Africa-Williams both of Wampum; sister,…

Mrs. Nancy R. Britton, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Nancy was born on October 31st, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Charles Lancet and Laura E. (Eicholtz) Kennedy. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957.She had worked at Universal Rundle, Econo Wash Laundromat, Pee Wee’s Hot Dog Shop, Airway Luggage, and Joyce’s Café. Nancy enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Edward “Buster” and Marilyn Wymer Sr. of Ellport, grandchildren Krystie, Katherine,…

Debbie Novakovich, 66, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Emergency Room during her visit with her beloved grandson Ryder, and daughter-in-law Amber. Born September 16, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred “Millie” Mrkva Novakovich. Debbie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. She spent 30 years working as a steel cutter at Acutran Transformers, retiring nine days before her passing. Debbie was a true source of light, always bringing warmth and optimism into the lives of others, even on the cloudiest of…

Edward G. Gold, 94, of Freedom passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Mr. Gold was born in New Sewickley Township on April 5th, 1932 to the late Robert and Mary E. (Whalin) Gold. He started his working career at Freedom Oil Works, then at Spang Shelving and for twenty years he was an over the road truck driver for CREST, who drove over a million miles. Ed enjoyed gardening, raising bee’s to make honey, riding his 1967 Triumph motorcycle until age 90, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan. He is…