Obituary

Carol Effie (Merriman) Pisano, 78, of College Hill, Beaver Falls, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on June 27, 2026. She passed away peacefully with her husband Joseph and family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dale Edwin and LauraBelle Vogler Merriman. Carol was a graduate of New Brighton High School, Class of 1965.

Carol married Joseph P. Pisano Jr. on August 24, 1968. Together they raised their three daughters and shared 58 wonderful years as their family grew.

Carol was a faithful child of God who served Marion Hill Alliance Church as a beloved Sunday School teacher for many years. She also learned to play handbells and ministered through music in the church bell choir, “Joyful Noise.” Through card clubs and Bible studies, she formed many cherished friendships over the years.

In the mid-1980s, Carol pursued further education and joined the medical staff of surgeon Dr. Brandt and his associates, which later became Heritage Valley Surgical Associates. She retired in 2010 and was honored with a celebration hosted by the wonderful physicians and coworkers she deeply valued.

Carol deeply loved her family and cherished time spent with her sisters and brother, playing parlor games while sharing laughter and memories of their childhood on Marion Hill. The Annual Merriman Family Reunion, which lasted over two decades, created treasured memories for generations.

Carol will be greatly missed by her husband Joseph; daughters Stephany Pisano Tepsic, Jennifer (Paul) Hawthorne, and Kimberly (Kevin) Enderle. “Nana” Carol cherished her grandchildren Nicholas (Carissa) Tepsic, Zachary Tepsic, Lindsay Tepsic, Peyton Hawthorne, Olivia Hawthorne, and Cadence Enderle and was especially blessed with her great-grandchildren Ayla (2024) and Carmine Tepsic (2026).

She is also survived by her loving sisters Ruth Cote and Sandy Blake; her brother Robert Merriman; her sister-in-law Marie Oldaker; brothers-in-law Anthony Pisano, Ronald (Amy) Pisano, and Robert (Kelly) Pisano; and many dear nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law Joseph and Angeline Pisano; her sister Georgia Wickline; brother-in-law Joe Oldaker; sister-in-law Cathy Pisano; nephew Scott Taylor; and niece Jessica Pisano.

The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of Three Oaks Hospice and Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care, and especially grateful for the loving care, friendship, and support of their wonderful neighbor Sandy Taylor.

Carol’s life was a reflection of faith, love, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.  Well done, good and faithful servant!

Friends will be received on Monday, June 29^th from 2-4Pm & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30^th at 11AM in the funeral home chapel.

In accordance with Carol’s wishes, she will be cremated following services.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Samaritan Hospice House Wexford, 146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090.