Elsie Joanne Colwell

Elsie Joanne Colwell, 88, of New Brighton, PA, passed away on May 06, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born on April 09, 1938, in Ellwood City, PA, she is the daughter to the late Emma (Hall) and Roy Colwell. She 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. A faithful member of the Marion Hill Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Elsie found strength and community in her faith. Elsie 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. Elsie leaves behind her brother, James (Janice) Collwell; great niece, Kayla, whom Elsie looked upon as a child of her own; and several other adored nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Robert and Darrell. An End of Life Celebration will be held May 16th at 11:00am within the Christian Missionary Alliance Church at 4607 Rochester Rd, New Brighton, PA 15066.