Elsie Joanne Colwell, 88, of New Brighton, passed away on May 6th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Ellwood City on April 9th, 1938, the daughter of the late Emma (Hall) and Roy Colwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Robert and Darrell. She is survived by her brother, James (Janice) Collwell and her great niece, Kayla, whom Elsie looked upon as a child of her own and several other adored nieces and nephews.

Elsie lived a life marked by loyalty, kindness, and a deep love for others. She devoted 38 years of her career as an electrician with the IUOE within Westinghouse, where her strong work ethic earned the respect of colleagues and friends alike. She was a faithful member of the Marion Hill Christian Missionary Alliance Church of New Brighton who found strength and community in her faith. She had an unending passion for travel and embraced every opportunity to explore the world. She was known for her warm and inviting heart with a natural ability to make even strangers feel welcomed as family. Her love extended especially to her own family and to animals, both of which brought her immense joy throughout her life. She will be remembered for her generous love, her unwavering kindness, and the lasting impression she left on everyone fortunate enough to know her. An End of Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 11 a.m. within the Marion Hill Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 4607 Rochester Road, New Brighton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.