Amelia Tanner

Amelia “Millie” Tanner, 75, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday evening, October 10, 2026, in her home.

Mrs. Tanner was born on March 9, 1951, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anton “Tony” and Mary (Henzel) Shish, and graduated from Union High School in 1969.

A homemaker, Millie dedicated her life to caring for her husband, children, and their home. An avid bingo player, she also looked forward to trips to the casino with family and friends. Millie enjoyed watching game show network and soap operas on television, listening to country music, and spending time with her family and beloved “grand dogs.”

Millie was an active member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Camillus Church, and previously a longtime member of Madonna Church in Union Twp.

Her husband of nearly 50 years, Frederick L. Tanner, whom she married on October 30, 1976, survives at home.

Millie is also survived by three sons, Brian Tanner, of Neshannock Twp., David Tanner (Ashley), Cosby, TN, and Douglas Tanner-Mansell (Michael), of Farrell, PA; a sister, Julie Colich (Stephen); two brothers, Joseph Henzel and John Shish; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Fandozzi; and five brothers, Julian, Anthony, Martin, Alex, and Steve Shish.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, online at: https://www.stjude.org/donate.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (10-15-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

A procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday (10-16-26) for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Camillus Church, 314 W. Englewood Ave., New Castle, with Rev. Ben Barr, as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Madonna Cemetery, Union Twp.