New Castle, PA - Lilly Ellen Work, 86, of New Castle passed away the morning of Nov. 19, 2025, at her residence.

Lilly was born July 22, 1939, in Lonaconing, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Virgie (Green) Bittinger.

Lilly was married to the late George E. (Turk) Work Jr. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 2002. They were married 36 years.

Mrs. Work was of the Protestant faith.

Lilly will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother by her family. Lilly was an avid gardener. Lilly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially all her grandchildren.

Mrs. Work is survived by her three sons, Frank (Dicksie) Work of Ellwood City, John (Theresa) Work of Mercer, Jeffrey Work of West Middlesex; three daughters, Karen (Mike) Kendall, Michelle (Herb) Holler and Beverly Guy, all of New Castle; brother, Bill Bittinger of East Liverpool, Ohio; three sisters, Rose Evans, Mary Gray and Gardenia Wolenski; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, George, Lillie was preceded in death by her son, Michael Work; sisters, Daisy Palmer and Violet Wilt; and brother, Harold Bittinger.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle PA.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in the funeral home. Rev. Dominick Ceserone of the New Castle Revival Center will officiate. A procession will leave the funeral home afterwards for Mt. Hermon Cemetery, where the rite of committal and burial will take place.

Online condolences may be viewed or offered by visiting www.nogafuneralhome.com.