Nancy Pelley

Nancy Pelley, 83, of Buchanan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Nancy was born on May 20, 1936, to William and Olga (Eppic) Lozicki in Newark, OH. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1954 as Salutatorian. On July 18, 1958 she married Herman L. Pelley in Buchanan. Nancy was a longtime member of Buchanan Christian Church where she also taught Sunday School. Professionally, she worked for Bill Desenberg over thirty years as his personal bookkeeper and secretary. Nancy was involved in Girl Scouts and was an avid dog lover and bird watcher. She was selfless and always put others before herself. Most of all, Nancy was a proud mother to her twin daughters, Tracy & Ronni, and cherished her granddaughter, Ashlynn. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Tracy (Rick) Young and Ronni (Steve) Redman, both of Niles; granddaughter, Ashlynn Young; brother, Ronald (Betty) Lozicki; sisters, Betty Herbert, Susan Falvey and longtime best friend Shelby Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Olga Lozicki; husband of 53 years, Herman Pelley. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Buchanan Christian Church, 112 W. 3rd. St., Buchanan. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:30-11 also at the church. Burial has taken place in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Christian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit our website www.swemchapel.com to leave a memory or condolence for the family.