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Lorraine L. Herrmann, 83, of Ellwood City, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Born in Pittsburgh on December 8, 1942, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna Degonish Loughery. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Herrmann. Lorraine was retired from the U.S. Postal Service Bulk Mail Center in Cranberry Township, where she worked as a clerk. She enjoyed spending time with her children, friends and grandchildren. Lorraine was a former member of the Red Hat Ladies.
Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Amy and Harry Reisinger of Ellwood City and Lorraine and Michael Cardwell of Williston, FL, a daughter-in-law, Donna Brestensky of Leechburg, 7 grandchildren, Brandon Cardwell, Kalyn Cardwell, Alexis Reisinger, Shane Reisinger, Keegan Reisinger, Jack Herrmann and Sam Herrmann, and 4 great grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, Lorraine was preceded in death by 2 sons, Tony and Michael Herrmann, a sister, Dorothy Warrene and a granddaughter, Karrah Bella Rose Cardwell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
97 Grim Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117-0188

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