Doreen Ann Crell

Doreen Ann Crell, born on February 4, 1967, in Red Bank, New Jersey, passed away from natural causes on November 6, 2026, at UPMC Trinity West.

Doreen will be remembered as a happy, fun-loving, and outgoing woman with a child’s heart and a deep love for her family. She valued smiles above all things and had a wonderful way of bringing warmth and lightness to the people around her. She enjoyed crochet, crafts, painting, Bingo, and simply having fun. She also loved ice cream, a small joy that suited her cheerful spirit perfectly.

One of Doreen’s proudest accomplishments was doing the very best she could in raising her children. Family was at the center of her life, and that love showed in the way she cared, laughed, and shared herself with those closest to her. A favorite family memory captures her playful spirit so well: one time, when she was feeling lonely, her son went to get her a puppy. He carried the dog in his hoodie and spun her a little wise tale that brought her to tears, but the moment she discovered the puppy tucked inside, her sadness turned to excitement and joy. It was the kind of moment that fit Doreen perfectly—full of feeling, surprise, and happiness.

She is survived with love by her four children, Jonathon Scott, Veronica Scott, Melissa Shea, and Felicia Shea, who were a central part of her life and her greatest labor of love. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Crell and Vinnie Crell, and by her sister, Joyce Bearden. Each of them carries forward memories of Doreen’s bright personality, her caring heart, and the fun she brought into everyday life.

Doreen was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Crell, and her mother, Mary Ann Casnova.

Doreen’s memory lives on in the smiles she treasured, the love she gave her family, and the joyful spirit she shared so freely. She will be dearly missed and warmly remembered.

Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

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