Mildred G. “Millie” Olmstead, 99, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys and formerly of Fairview Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024 at Penn Highlands-Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on November 24, 1924 in Butler, PA a daughter to the late Francis and Irene Burns Angert. On June 10, 1944 in Butler, she married Maurice A. Olmstead. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2017. 

Raised in Butler, Millie was a graduate of Butler High School and she and Maurice lived in Butler after their marriage until 1951. After moving to Johnsonburg and working other jobs, alongside her husband, they opened Olmstead’s Hardware and Olmstead’s Plumbing and Heating and operated it out of the storefront on Market Street until their retirement in 1996. 

Millie was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She loved her grandchildren and was an avid bingo player. 

Millie is survived by her grandchildren, Paul Olmstead of Wilcox, Kimberly, Mrs. Jeff Kravec of Coatsville, PA, Greg Olmstead of Mt. Jewett and Brad Olmstead of Greensburg, a daughter-in-law Betsy Olmstead of Smethport and her great-grandchildren Isabella Kravec and Alexa Olmstead. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her niece Rona Ferrari and the staff of Elk Haven for their care over the past several years.

In addition to her parents and husband, Millie is predeceased by her son Gary Olmstead, and siblings Jay Angert, Francie Angert and Catherine “Kitty” Anocera. 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred G. “Millie” Olmstead will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg at a later date and time, and will be announced by the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg.

If desired, memorial contributions in Millie’s name may be made to the Elk Haven Nursing Home Activities Department, 785 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.