Arlene Martha Costelac, age 86, of Shinnston, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Beatrice Nabozny Edwards.
Arlene is survived by her children: Jennifer L. Toth and husband Jerry of Shinnston, and Lisa Goff of Shinnston; grandchildren: Brandon Toth and wife Kristen, Jordan Toth and wife Kali, Tyler Goff and wife Kait, and Ember Goff and companion Austin Aley; great-grandchildren: Lillyan Toth, Lydia Toth, Brystol Toth, Braxton Toth, Hynlee Toth, Krew Toth, Nia Aley, Taven Aley, and Leo Aley; siblings: Dolores Edwards and Robert Edwards; sister-in-law, Patty Costelac; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Costelac Jr., who passed away on November 12, 1988; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lawrence Costelac Sr. and Julia Costelac; sister-in-law, Linda Edwards; and brothers-in-law: Bob Costelac and John Costelac.
Arlene was a 1958 graduate of Monongah High School and a former employee of Westinghouse. She was a loving woman who showed kindness to everyone she met. Arlene spent her life as a caretaker for others, from her own children to those she babysat through the years.
She was creative and loved to craft, draw, and do puzzles and she passed her love of art down to those she cared for. In addition to crafting, she was an excellent cook and baker and was famous for her nut rolls and red velvet cakes.
The family will receive friends at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St., Shinnston, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.. Pastor Robert Shingleton will officiate the service. Interment will follow the service at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PerineFunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Costelac Family.