Edith Louise Colwell

Edith Louise Crider Colwell, 89, of Exeter, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Edith Jones Crider. She graduated from West Scranton High School, class of 1953, where she played trumpet in the school’s band. Edith's career began at ICS in Scranton before moving with her husband and family to Indianapolis, Indiana where she worked for Aetna Insurance as a policy rater. They eventually returned to Exeter, PA in 1982.

Edith was married to Norman Colwell, the love of her life for 68 years. Together they welcomed 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, who were all a big part of their lives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, James Crider and William Harris, sister, Ruth Buchanon, and by her son-in-law, Stephen Rowello,

Edith is survived by her beloved husband Norman and children, James and his wife Karol, Richard and his wife Amy, Norma Jean Colwell-Rowello and her fiancée Vincent, Joan Schwerdtman and husband Kevin, William and his wife Jenna, and former daughter-in-law Saundra Colwell. Also surviving are sisters, Shirley Schultz and Joan Antal.

Edith enjoyed sewing and crocheting for many years. She also had a passion for researching and compiling the family tree. Saturday evenings were spent at home with her husband watching Lawrence Welk and Pennsylvania Polka.

She spent countless hours doting over her many grand and great-grandchildren by whom she will be greatly missed. She was devoted in her faith and to her church.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, 16th of August 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 454 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

A Candlelight Service to follow at 8:00 PM

Interment will be at the convenience of the family.