Hazel Loretta Newell
Dawson
Hazel Loretta Newell, 94, of Dawson (Lower Tyrone Township), passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in her residence. Loretta was born January 12, 1931 in Lower Tyrone Township (Fayette County), a daughter of the late Morris and Anna Catherine Rimel Etling.
She was married to the late Emerson Ellwood Newell.
Loretta was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
She was formerly employed at Connellsville Sportswear, Linden Hall, Goo’s Corner Cafe, and was a caregiver for many years.
Loretta was a faithful member of the Dawson Baptist Church and years ago worshipped at Spring Grove Union Church.
She was active at the Brownfield Community Center and enjoyed throwing darts and playing Wii bowling.
Loretta will be sadly missed by her loving family: her two children, Brenda Kromer and Les Newell and wife Susanne, all of Dawson; her four grandchildren, Michelle Plissey (Doug), Jason Hayes (Amber), Les Newell, and Justin Newell (Karianne); five great-grandchildren, Nate Plissey (Jessica), Brad Plissey, Haylee Newell, Beau Newell, and Bryson Hayes; great-great-grandson, Andrew Plissey; siblings, Margaret Winemiller, Anna May Holland (Jim), and Sandy Robinsky (George); and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Michael Kromer; her brothers, William, Glen, Albert Etling and Philip Etling; her sisters, Mary Ramsier, Nancy Pitts, Dolly Etling, Nelly Hone, Naoma Hone, Lunetta Lape and Isabelle Clark; and her brother-in- law, Don Winemiller.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the RALPH GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 501 Railroad Street, Dawson (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the 1 p.m. time of funeral services Saturday, November 15, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Lonnie Rittenour officiating. Chapel committal service and interment next to her late husband will follow in Dickerson Run Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dawson Baptist Church, in her memory.
The Ralph Galley Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Newell Family. Love Lasts Forever!