Carol Ann Herko, 61, of Wampum passed away in her residence on Friday, July 20, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1957, Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond. Carol was strong-willed and fun loving with a vibrant personality. She cared deeply about her family, friends and especially her patients at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center where she worked as an LPN. She enjoyed going to the casino, but her passion was for the beach.
Carol was loved by many and she will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Russell Herko, of Wampum, two daughters and sons-in-law; Carriesue Herko McAnallen and Lucas McAnallen, Jennifer (Waylon) Marshall, all of Wampum, two sons and daughters-in-law, James (Tonia) Kozora of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Jeremy (Mandy) Kozora of Wampum, eight grandchildren: Lucas R. McAnallen, Jr., Alexandria McAnallen, Zackary Marshall, Kelsey Kozora, Brittany Kozora, Ashley Kozora, Kristin Leggett and Makayla Kozora, one great-granddaughter, Bella Leggett, two sisters, Ann Kruger of Ellport and Susan Coblentz of Wampum, a brother, Merle Redmond of Wampum, and her beloved dog, Maxwell Agent 99.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Redmond.
Services for Carol were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport.
Her family would like to thank Grane Hospice, especially Chrysta and Sarah for their compassion and their excellent care.
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She will be dearly missed at work ! Very sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. Carol was one of a kind. I enjoyed working with her and always knew her patients were well taken care of. She was a special person and Nursing has lost one of its angels.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Carol was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. It was a privilege to have known and worked with her, and call her a dear friend. Go soar with the angels double H. You were dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
I had the pleasure of working with Carol at Beaver Valley. She never failed to make me smile. She was an amazing person and a caring compassionate nurse. My prayers are with you.