Elisabeth Panecasio

Elisabeth Panecasio, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was born in Sudentenland on July 21, 1937.  She immigrated to the United States early in her life to start her new family.  Elisabeth is survived by her two sons, Carl (Janine) Lee, of Milan, Indiana and Pete (Jamie) Lee of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Benjamin (Vanessa) Lee, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Madison Lee of Aurora, Indiana; and a great grandchild, Nash Lee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm and Frida Wagner of Vienna, Austria.

Elisabeth was known for her compassion with animals. She would welcome and take care of any animal in need.  She loved to paint and to tend to her annual vegetable garden.  She loved being outdoors and enjoying the beauty of nature, especially flowers. 

Special thanks go out to Alvina and Hannah from Hospice of Lake Cumberland for their love and caring for her in her final days.  Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Nolin River Wildlife Sanctuary, 576 White Mills Glendale Road, Glendale, KY 42740.

Cremation rites were honored according to Elisabeth’s wishes.

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