Sheila R. Ansel 1940-2024

She was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Point Marion, Pa., the daughter of the late Albert and Maxine Murray DeSicy.

Sheila was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School where she was a majorette with the marching band. She fell in love with George Ansel, who walked the 57 miles from Latrobe to Point Marion to see her regularly; the two were married on June 20, 1959, and spent 63 years together, before his passing on July 10, 2022.

She was a member of Bazetta Christian Church and loved spending time with family.

Precious memories of Sheila live on with her loving daughter, Shannon Mercier, with whom she shared her home; five grandchildren, Steven (Karlie) Mercier, Christopher Mercier, Richard (Erin) Ansel, Elizabeth Ansel, and Jacob Ansel; nine great-grandchildren, Chloe, Avery and Beau Mercier, Lily and Richie Ansel, Zackery and Zoey Meszaros, and Eric and Cameron Ansel; and three great-great-grandchildren, Brie, Rie and Deacon.

In addition to her husband and parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her son, Richard Ansel; granddaughter, Autumn Ansel; and two sisters, Alberta Balsega and Marlene Frankenberry.

In accordance with Sheila’s wishes, services will be private.

Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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