Obituaries

Eleanor M. Cunningham, 94, of New Castle passed away on Monday, February 18, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Yates) Usselton and was born July 25, 1930, in Youngstown, OH. She was survived by her children; Karen Perzanowski and her husband Joe of Meriden, CT, Donna R Dorris and her husband Dan of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Kenneth L. Cracraft, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Wampum, Dennis Cracraft and his wife Kim of Meriden, CT, Linda Robinson and her fiancé Tom of New Castle, Marie Parady and…

Kenneth R. Zwick, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William Zwick and Katherine (McCormick) Krezan and was born in Pittsburgh on November 12, 1965. He is survived by his wife, of 20 years; Rae Ann Zwick, his step-children; Amanda Young of Bessemer, Matthew Wheeler and his fiancé Shelly Webb of New Castle, Lance Wheeler of New Castle, Tara Miller of Bessemer, his 7 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his siblings; Patrica Freiss and her husband David of Pittsburgh, Robin Gavulic and her husband Thomas of Pittsburgh,…

Robert R. McLaughlin Sr., 79, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born October 28, 1945 in Park Gate, he was the son of the late Christopher Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. He married Elsie I. Curtis McLaughlin on September 11, 1976. They were married for 32 years when she passed away on January 15, 2009. Robert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and then served in the Navy. He worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a heat treat operator for 45 years until his retirement in…

Lee Anne Moyer, 77, of Wayne Twp, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born May 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Johanna Crowe Gaiser. Lee Anne was a current member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She worked for a number of years at Johnny’s Pizza Shop. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she cherished moments spent with her family, especially her granddaughter Selene, who lived with her. She is survived by her beloved husband of…

Linda L. Bognoski, 77, of Chewton passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Huber Rambo. She married Ralph D.”Boogie” Bognoski in 1965. They shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on September 18, 2024. Linda graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1965. After graduation Linda owned and operated an answering service for 17 years. She finished her working career as an office manager at Geneva College. She loved trips to the beach and…

Daniel James Blank, 23, of Scott Twp passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born November 2, 2001 in Farrell, he was the son of Jacob R. and Nancy E. Blank. Daniel graduated from Laurel Jr/Sr High School with the class of 2020. He furthered his education at Westminster College where he earned his degree in Biology, and a minor in Business. He was a dedicated member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. A gifted athlete, Daniel excelled on the football and track and field teams at both the high school and collegiate levels. His mother was known in the stands…

Dann S. Zelic, 85, of Chewton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 21, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Mike and Eileen Hickman Zelic. He was married to Mary G. Jacquin Zelic. Dann first worked at Mike’s Bait Shop in Portersville, then B&W, and then he owned and operated Zelic’s Sewage and Drain. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and in his younger years hunting. A kindhearted man, he enjoyed helping people. Survivors include his wife of 33 years Mary; son, Dan (Lori) Zelic of…

Mrs. Frankie J. Paglia, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Paglia was the daughter of the late Howard and Rhoda (Miles) Ford Sr. born on May 24th, 1951 in Las Vegas, NV. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969. She had worked for Peffer’s Cleaning Company, McGuire Memorial Home, and delivered newspapers for the Ellwood City Ledger. Frankie is survived by her daughter, Valerie Keul of East Palestine ,OH, son, Eric Paglia of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Deven Paglia, Timothy Keul, Kyleigh Paglia, Kelly Paglia, and Ambrose…

Joan Snyder, 89, of West Pittsburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Haven Convalescent Nursing Home, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Born June 18, 1935 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Mae Valentine Schultz. She married Thomas E. Snyder on June 20, 1959. They were married for 56 years when he passed away on March 5, 2016. Joan was a member of the former Holy Cross Church, now Holy Spirit Parish. She was an employee of the Chamber of Commerce in Phoenix, AZ and upon her return to New Castle, Western Union, where she…