Edith T. Newell

Edith T. Newell, 90, of Ligonier, died Monday January 30, 2023 at her
home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born May 23, 1932 in Ligonier Township
the daughter of the late George "Kelly" Thomas Sr. and Estella C. Kinsey Thomas.
Edith was a member of the Christian Church of Waterford where she was very active, teaching Sunday School
and holding many offices. She and her husband owned and operated Newells Valley TV Service for
many years. For many years she had been a member of the Sweet Adelines in Ligonier and had been a great supporter
of Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Joel and George Thomas Jr.
Surviving is her beloved husband of 70 years Harold Newell and her loving daughters; Barbara Armstrong (Mike) of Bel Air, Maryland,
Beverly Grace of Knoxville, Tennessee, Betty Jo Cairns (Rick) of Ligonier and Bernice Pelava (Don) of Mesa, Arizona.
Six grandsons; Ben, Brady, Alex, Chad, Clark and Christopher, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main Street Ligonier,
where a service will be conducted Thursday at 11am with her pastor Jesse Robinson officiating. Interment will be made
in the Menoher Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterford Christian Church, 856 Nature Run Road, Ligonier, PA 15658.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.