Bonnie L. Morell (1939-2024)

Bonnie L. Morell, age 84, of New Sewickley Township, formerly of Rochester Township, passed away Tuesday January 9, 2024 at her home; with her loving son Pat and his fiancé Cass at her side. Bonnie was born August 22nd 1939 in Unionville, New Sewickley Township. She is the daughter of the late Morris S. and Florence Hart Pfeifer. She was a retired Elementary School teacher for 35 years with the Freedom Area School District, Big Knob Elementary School. She was a member of the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Woman. She was a graduate of New Brighton High School in 1957, received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas El Paso. She was a volunteer with the Heritage Valley Beaver Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. “Doc” Morell, 2021. She is also preceded by a favorite cousin Judy Kuchinski. Bonnie is survived by one son, J. Patrick Morell and his fiancé Cass Judd of Lexington, KY and one brother and sister-in-law John and Virginia Pfeifer of Patterson Heights, PA. She is also survived by her first cousin Genevieve Zahn Thomas of San Antonio, TX, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bonnie’s wishes were to be cremated and any contributions to be sent to https://nittanygreys.org with the Nittany Greyhound organization. Friends are invited to gather with the family at the New Sewickley Presbyterian church to attend a celebration of life memorial service Monday January 15th at 2 pm. Officiating will be done by Rev. Beth Wierman. Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street, Rochester.