Edna F. Stewart, 77, of Luther Court at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, formerly of Ellwood City, died Monday in the retirement community's medical unit.

Born June 30, 1930, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Harry and Clara Stich Nagel.

Ms. Stewart was a Christian.

She was gifted with artistic talent and operated a ceramic decorative-ware business for some years in Ellwood City. She also enjoyed painting, sketching, and taking pictures.

She is survived by a daughter, Melodie Elaine Stewart of New Brighton; two brothers, Ira Nagel of Butler and Theodore Nagel of Ellwood City; a sister, Nancy Lee Rowlands; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Huppertz Krovich, and four brothers, Thomas, John, Robert and Donald Nagel.

<B>STEWART</B> — Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, Zelienople. A public memorial service for Edna F. Stewart, who died Monday, March 31, 2008, will be held at 2 p.m. April 12 at the Seaman Memorial Chapel, Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople.Memorial donations may be made to Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople, PA 16063.Online condolences and directions are available at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.