Beth Schell, 87, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2026 at home. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Charles “Chuck” Schell and three daughters, Linda Schell Rakers of Sewickley Township, Anne (Scott) Campbell of Castle Shannon and Julie Schell (David Mote) of Ross Township. She was known as Mema to four loving granddaughters: Lauren and Kate Campbell and Rylee and Morgan Rakers. She is also survived by her niece, Paige Leet and her nephew, Jeff Petry and many other beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on November 30th, 1938, a daughter of the late William and Lucille (Howard) Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Bill (and the late Barbara), Gene, and Scotty Robertson and her sister, Joann (and the late Dale) Petry as well as her nephew, Bryan Robertson (survived by Danielle Hockey). She was also the sister-in-law of the late Jane and Mike O’Donnell.
Her Kentucky friends knew her as Mary Elizabeth and her Pittsburgh friends knew her as Beth; either way she always had a compliment and a hug to give those she knew and many that she did not know.
She was a proud 30-year breast cancer survivor. She most enjoyed being at home with family and friends and was a loyal Pittsburgh Pirates fan. The family wishes to thank the staff at Harmony at Diamond Ridge Retirement Community and Advanced Home Care and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends will be received on Thursday, October 29th from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, October 30th from 10 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis. Private interment will happen at a later date.
