Warren Cosner Sr. Obit

2-25-26

On Tuesday, the 17th of February 2026, Warren Cosner Sr. of Hallstead, PA saw the light of the oncoming train at the end of his tunnel (he passed away at Sayre Memory Care). Many knew him as a lifelong lover of trains, his granddaughter, and root beer floats.
Born of Lawrence and Madeline Cosner of Clarks Summit, PA. He is predeceased by siblings,
Paul, Joann, and Thomas, his wife Esther, and son Jeffery. He is survived by his son Warren Jr.
(Rosemary) Cosner, granddaughter Angela Cosner, and brother Bruce (Karen) Cosner.
Prior to the closure of Nelson Ellis Furniture Company in Hillcrest, NY he worked there for over 57 years. He loved traveling to see his granddaughter and going on train rides with his family.
Every year Warren and Esther went to Knoebels with his son’s family. Warren enjoyed riding
and watching the train there, having root beer floats at The Old Mill after playing mini golf, and
then watching shows at the bandstand.
At his request, he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be hosted before his and Esther’s internment in the spring in Hallstead. Please reach out to his family to be included in
this celebration. In lieu of expressions of sympathy, please make a donation to the Nicholson
Heritage Association, the organization that refurbished the Nicholson rail station, located at PO
Box 496, Nicholson, PA 18446. Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.