Naomi E. Wagner

Naomi E. Wagner, 97, of Economy Borough, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UPMC Shenango. Born July 8, 1927 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Wayne C. and Florence Earle Irion. A graduate of Ambridge High School, Naomi worked in the business office at Bell Telephone. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing, reading, and spending time at Myrtle Beach, SC. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan, and member of Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, having formerly worshiped at Rehoboth Lutheran Church, Economy. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband of 64-years, Lester R. Wagner; infant daughter, Jill Wagner; grandsons, Jeffrey and Andrew Foster; brother, William Irion; sister-in-law, Charlotte Irion; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Wagner. She will be greatly missed by her son, Dennis Wagner; daughters, Patti Foster Ruskin, and Penny (Joseph) Sherman; grandchildren, Michael (Tiffany) Sherman, and Tom Sherman; and great-grandchildren, Ella, Colt, Carter, and Kennedy Sherman. As per Naomi’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. If you wish to make a memorial contribution in memory of our mother Naomi, please direct to Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce St., Beaver, PA 15009.