Nancy L. Drogus, 91, passed away on January 2nd, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in New Brighton on April 1st, 1934, a daughter of the late Laurie and Florence (Boettner) Merriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Drogus, an infant, Richard Drogus, a daughter, Gaye E. Barber and an infant brother, Laurie Merriman and her granddaughter, Heather Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Robert Drogus, a sister, Norma Jean Hermick, grandchildren: Karolyn (Lee) Leavalle, Andrea (David) Werner, Hilary Bender, Haley Drogus, Robert “Trey” (Presley); as well as her great grandchildren: Lee and Jevoughn Leavalle, Avalon (Kevin) Criswell and Bradyn (Angelina) McCall, Ellie and Owen Bender, Gwen Drogus and her daughter-in-law, Laurie Ann Drogus.

Nancy proudly served for 14 years in food service at Blackhawk High School, where she was known for her dedication and kindness to students and staff alike. She spent much of her career as a medical assistant, serving patients throughout Beaver County with compassion and professionalism. She also spent 11 years as a school bus driver which she found to be very enlightening. Beyond her professional life, she had a deep passion for genealogy. She devoted countless hours to researching her family history, preserving stories and connections for future generations. This work was a true labor of love and a reflection of her appreciation for family and heritage. She was a faithful member of the New Brighton Methodist Church, where she found fellowship, faith, and community. Her quiet strength, generosity, and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Those who knew Nancy well would say that while she could be feisty, she truly had a heart of gold. Her warmth, honesty, and genuine care for others shone through in everything she did.

Friends will be received Monday, January 5th, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the J & J Spratt Funeral Home Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements. An additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 6th Avenue, New Brighton. Her pastor Gary Hilton will officiate the service.

Private Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Love fund at the New Brighton Methodist Church.

Lastly, the family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Valley Hospital P.A.M, Concordia St. Joseph, and Celebration Villa for the wonderful care that they took of Nancy, and especially the love and care from her daughter-in-law, Laurie Drogus.

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