Hazel Loretta Newell, 94

of Dawson (Lower Tyrone Township) passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at her residence. Loretta was born on 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 his wife Susanne, all of Dawson; her four grandchildren, Michelle Plissey (Doug), Jason Hayes (Amber), Les Newell, and Justin Newell (Karianne); her five great grandchildren, Nate Plissey (Jessica), Brad Plissey, Haylee Newell, Beau Newell, and Bryson Hayes; her great-great grandson, Andrew Plissey; her 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, Philip, and Albert Etling; her sisters, Mary Ramsier, Nancy Pitts, Dolly Etling, Nelly Hone, Naoma Hone, Isabelle Clark, and Lunetta Lape; 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 AM-1 PM Saturday in the funeral home chapel where funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday 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!