Debbie Novakovich, 66 – Ellwood City, PA news

Debbie Novakovich, 66 – Ellwood City, PA news

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 days. Known as the voice of reason, Debbie always gave good advice on everything and anything. She enjoyed thrifting and yard sale shopping with her sisters and loved tending to her flowers. Most of all, she cherished time with her family, especially her grandson Ryder. Survivors include her lifelong companion and father to her sons, Robert Mulig of Ellwood City; two sons, Robert J. (Chelsey) Mulig of Beaver Falls and Jason Mulig of Ellwood City; grandson; Ryder Laird of Texas; sister, Annie (Tim) Novakovich of North Sewickley Twp; twin sister, Diane (Larry) Parker of Ellwood City. She was preceded in death by her son Alex Mulig on January 1, 2023, sister, Joan Novakovich Householder of New Beaver Borough, and brother, Richard Novakovich of Texas. Services for Debbie at the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City will be announced on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.