Noreen C. Wurzel (1941-2025)

Noreen C. Wurzel, 84, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on July 3rd, 2025, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Lackawanna, New York on January 17th, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Ruth Fulton. She was married for 60 years to her high school sweetheart & the love of her life, Carl E. Wurzel, who passed away in 2021. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Pryor & Florence Heiman and a brother, John Fulton. She is survived by a sister, Jacque Chechourka (Sam) of Baytown, Texas, 3 daughters and son-in-laws, Cheri Eller (Rob) of Beaver, Lauri Johnson (George) of New Castle, & Sondra Senior (Lorne) of North Sewickley. “Gammy” was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Justin Eller (Amanda), Brandi Senior, Kayla Eller (Bill), Joshua Johnson (Samantha), Jonathan Johnson (Cayce) and Joseph Johnson (Samantha). She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and her very good friend, Marsha Bischoff.

Noreen graduated from New Brighton High School and retired from NABCO Federal Credit Union.  She was a member of Concord Church of Beaver Falls where she enjoyed contributing in her Sunday School class & the choir.  Noreen also enjoyed playing the organ and sewing, but family was the most important part of life to her. She loved spending time with her kids, grand-kids, & grand-dogs. She also loved traveling to Texas to visit her extended family.

Noreen was a remarkable woman who brought warmth and care to every detail of life- gentle, strong, and deeply devoted to her faith and family.  She was a kind sister, loving mother and a proud “Gammy.”

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 11th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrngements. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, July 12th, from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m., in the Concord Church, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls. Pastor Chris Kindle of the Concord Church will officiate.

The family would like to thank the critical care team of nurses at Heritage Valley Beaver and Concordia Hospice of Beaver County for their compassionate care & support.

Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.