Anna M. Peterson, 80, of Russell, PA., died Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after a brief illness. Anna was born December 11, 1944, in Greensburg, PA. She was the daughter of Frank and Carmella Sciabica Mignogna. Anna was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, Greensburg, PA., and earned her bachelors of elementary education degree from California University of Pennsylvania. She was employed for 28 years, with the former K-Mart. Anna was a former member (with her husband) of the Stateline Draft Horse Club. She loved camping, sitting around a campfire with her family and friends, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Anna is survived by her 2 children – Christina L. Burns of Sugar Grove, PA., Mark Peterson and wife, Nikki of Russell, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Jessalyn Peterson-Palmer (James), Leah Peterson & Maxwell Peterson – and several nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Murray Martin Peterson, who died December 4, 2023, whom she married January 22, 1966, in Greensburg, PA., 2 brothers – Michael and James Mignogna.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6 to 8:00 PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA with Fr. Mark O’Hern, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Catholic Community Faith Formation 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA. 16365 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365 or the American Cancer Society. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Anna was my kind and caring cousin. I feel bad I didn’t talked to you more or visit. But, you were always in my thoughts and prayers. The world was a better place with you in it.
I was shocked to learn of Anna’s passing. She was such a kind person and sweet friend. I first knew her when she was a substitute teacher at Beaty and then when she and Murray were my neighbors in the campground at the Warren County Fair. We had some nice chats there and I was able to watch her beloved grandchildren grow into young adults. I have fond memories of our little camper neighborhood. One day in particular was typical of calm, collected Anna: the year we had 6″ rain during Fair week the water was rising around all campsites. Anna had a broom and she was resolutely sweeping the water away from the camping carpet by her doors. That was Anna. If there was a job to do, you just did it with a smile.