Mrs. Louise Anna Sellitti
June 24, 1928 ~ July 13, 2025
Born in:
Burgettstown, PA
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Louise Anna Sellitti, 97, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born on June 24, 1928, in Burgettstown, Louise was one of eight children to Joseph and Rose Frantar Gruber.
A 1946 graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown, Louise was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. She embraced her role as a homemaker with grace, dedicating her life to her family and nurturing a warm and welcoming home filled with family photographs, especially of her beloved grandchildren.
Louise was known for her exceptional baking and cooking, often delighting family and friends with her famous cookies known to all.
She had a deep appreciation for nature and relished spending time at the Outer Banks, creating unforgettable memories with her family. A lover of music, she grew up dancing to Slovenian polkas and always joined her grandchildren on the dance floor at family weddings especially for “Sweet Caroline”.
With a brilliant mind and vibrant spirit, Louise remained ‘sharp as a tack’ even at 97. She was an avid reader, immersing herself in books and served as the family’s go-to source for news, always keeping everyone informed and connected.
In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Anthony Sellitti, brothers Joseph and Edward Gruber, and sisters Rose Herda, Mary Thornburg, Virginia Montequin, Margaret Rencheck, and Dorothy Dalesio.
Her loving family that survives her are sons, David Ozenbaugh, of Youngstown, OH. Gary (Antoinette) Ozenbaugh of Littlestown, PA, daughters Jeanne (William) Lockmer of Gibsonia, PA, Barbara (Edward) Doyle of Jenkintown, PA, Jackie (Louis) DeNonno of Seattle, WA, daughter-in-law, Amy Jones-Ozenbaugh of Philadelphia, PA, and eleven grandchildren Bryan (Nicole) Lockmer, Eric (Ashley) Lockmer, Matthew Ozenbaugh, Sophia (Siva) Josyula, Christopher (Hilary) Ozenbaugh, Eddie (Alexa) Doyle, Schuyler Ozenbaugh, Sean (Liddy) Doyle, Olivia DeNonno, Madeline Doyle, Gabrielle DeNonno and four great grandchildren.
Friends can visit Louise’s family at 10 am on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am.
Rev. Dennis R. Schuelkens, Jr., will preside.
Entombment will follow immediately in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louise’s name to alivingtribute.org, an organization that plants trees to honor her memory.
Louise’s memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends as they remember her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love.
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“Don’t you worry”
Barb and family, I’m so sorry for your loss of your mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
It’s very difficult to articulate what Louise meant to me and everyone that was blessed to cross her path in life . I was eternally blessed to meet Louise only a couple years ago as I became her caregiver and quickly she made an indelible impact on my life. I knew that God sent her to me , to understand true friendship and now raw grief. How much I will miss walking in her door and hearing her cheerful voice call out ; “Is that my Vanessa”. We shared stories of our lives , past and present. Before I could ask her how she is feeling; “First; tell me what’s going on with your family “. I wish everyone could know a Louise , your life would be better for it . I am going to miss her for the rest of my life and I look so forward to seeing her again.
Barb and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending you a big hug
You were so much more than a grandmother to me — you were a second mother, a guiding light, and a constant source of love and comfort. You helped raise me and my brother, pouring your heart into every moment you spent with us.
Your home was our safe haven, a place where we felt truly at peace. I remember countless afternoons in your backyard, sitting in the gazebo with grandpa, talking and just enjoying each other’s company for hours on end. Those simple, quiet moments shaped my childhood in ways I’m only beginning to understand.
You always made sure we felt cared for. You prepared the most comforting meals, somehow knowing exactly what we needed even before we did. You entertained us, laughed with us, and created a warmth that filled every corner of the house.
You gave so much of yourself to make sure we felt happy and loved. Your kindness, patience, and unwavering devotion are lessons I carry with me every day.
Though your are no longer physically here, you’re love lives on — in the meals I remember, the gazebo where I sat for hours, and the countless small ways you taught me what it means to care deeply for others.
You will always be a part of me. I’m forever grateful for the love and life you gave so generously.