Warren C. Nelson

Warren C. Nelson was born November 20, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY. He passed away October 8, 2025, in Berwick. He resided in Millville for 33 years. Warren was a veteran, serving in South Korea, 1964-1966, as a military police officer with the 728 MP Battalion. After his tour, he returned to Copiague, NY to propose to his high school sweetheart, Rosella (Sweeney). They married the next year on September 23,1967. Warren continued his law enforcement career. He gained his associate degree from SUNY at Farmingdale. He joined Nassau County Police Department, where he worked for 23 years, becoming their crime analyst. Warren worked hard, sometimes 3 jobs, to take care of his family. His family adored him and his stories. Warren moved his family to St. James, NY in 1977. He always said this was his favorite part of his life journey. After his retirement from Nassau County, he and Rosella settled into a farmette in Millville, as living in the country was his dream. They had horses and a goat. Warren returned to his career after his son reminded him painting his garden tools was not a full-time job. He worked in Catawissa as a police officer. He then began work in Benton, PA and became police chief. He retired in 2006. Warren was happiest spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He looked forward to his weekly phone calls with his niece, Elizabeth Tiefenwerth (Cosgrove). He enjoyed a perfect Guinness, old westerns, gardening, soccer, and trying new places for dinner with his daughter, Colleen. Warren enjoyed spending time with his son and daughter-in-law, always eager to hear about his grandchildren's experiences, sports, and school. Warren is preceded in death by his wife, Rosella (Sweeney) Nelson, his parents, Charles and Constance (Gade) Nelson, his grandson, Matthew Liam Nelson Yogmas, his best friend, Jim Cosgrove, multiple loved in-laws, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Warren is survived by his children: Colleen Nelson and John Nelson and wife Danialle, grandchildren, Riley Rose Nelson, Shamus Warren Danial Nelson; siblings: Diane Wolfe, Virginia Serino Openshaw and husband Tom, Debra Lalima and husband Nick, Gregory Nelson and wife Lisa, his godchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends. Warren was always down for a joke, a prank, or a story. He loved to make everyone around him smile. Warren will be remembered for his fairness, kindness, love, and laughter. Truly Warren was the best father. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Also, Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 342 Iron Street, Bloomsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Services will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 am at the St. Columba Catholic Church with Rev. Richard J. Mowery, celebrant. Graveside committal services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA with military honors. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Nelson family. Memorial contributions in Warren's name are suggested to: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or Women's Center, 111 Market Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Warren C. Nelson

November 21, 1944 - October 8, 2025