Nellie attended beautician school at age 15, and at age 17 opened Nellie’s Beauty Shoppe in New Brighton, She married Oliver Herzog on March 20, 1941 then moved to New Sweickley Twp where she opened her new, Nellie’s Beauty Shoppe. She continued to work as a beautician well in to her 70’s.
Nellie was a caregiver for her mother for many years as she continued to work and care for her own family. She taught her family that caring for each other was a priority, not to be taken lightly.
Nell and Oliver adopted Katherine Herzog in 1963, and you never saw Nell without Katherine (Kitty) at her side, they were inseparable.
In the 1970’s Nell and Oliver moved to their farm on Brush Creek Road, affectionately known as
The Herzog Farm. You would never see one without the other, working side by side long hours at what they called their hobby, farming. Hard work and love for each other carried them well into their 90’s, celebrating 75 years of marriage.
Nellie was self-sufficient continuing to live on her own with the aid of her daughters Katherine and Thelma (William) Castor. She loved her home, and sitting on the porch swing with Kitty, enjoying the flowers that adorned her back porch each year.
Nellie, peacefully joined all who have gone on before her, husband, Oliver, daughter, Sandra, grandchildren, Guy ,Karla and Richard, sister Margaret and brother Cecil as well as many other beloved family and friends.
Nellie leaves her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of family and friends to mourn her passing, but take joy in knowing they will all be together again.
She always said, bring me a candy bar or a little flower, sit with me and talk, all while I’m here. Don’t shed tears when I’m gone, you’ll know where I’ll be. We will dearly miss her, but have fond memories of those special times with her.
The family will receive friends from 10 am until noon on Friday, February 22, with a Celebration of Nellie’s Life to follow all being held at Unionville United Methodist Church, 1297 Rt 68, Rochester, PA 15074
The family would like to thank the staff at Fresenius Dialysis Clinic, Cranberry who gave her such loving care while enjoying her sense of humor for the past eighteen months. The staff at UPMC North Hills Passavant Hospital and the staff of UPMC Hospice who lovingly cared for her every need in her last days.
If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to Unionville UMC in Nellie’s memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Online condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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