Obituary

Emma J. (Teenie) Davidson Steel 92, formerly of Rochester and New Brighton, died June 1, 2024, at Lakeview Personal Care Home, Darlington.

Born December 30, 1931.  Daughter of the late Fred R. and Mabel (Croyle) Davidson.  A graduate of Beaver Falls High School, she was a homemaker who also had been employed at Fisher’s Department Store and the cafeteria at New Brighton Middle School.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband, and they visited all of the contiguous states, plus Alaska, which was her favorite.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Joe Pfeifer of New Brighton; two beloved grandchildren, Melissa Pfeifer (Josh), Michael (Holly) Pfeifer; two great-granddaughters, Giana Beightley and Corinne (Nick) Raught; great-great-grandchildren, Joey and Jane; brothers-in-law, Jack (Jane) Moneta; and Raymond (Jane) Steel; and several nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert E. Steel; a son, Russell Steel in 2012 and an infant daughter, Donna Steel; her in-laws, Joseph E. and Martha (Patterson) Steel.  As the last surviving child of her family, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Genevieve (John) Sheldrake; Linda Moneta, and two brothers: George Davidson and Mervin (Judy) Davidson; along with sisters-in-law, Martha (Jay) McCowin, Margaret Steel and Barbara (Jim) Lowry.

The family wishes to thank the compassionate and caring staff at Lakeview Personal Care, her home for ten years, and her team of caregivers from Heartland Hospice.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, June 5^th, from 11AM until the time of services at 1PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Private Interment will be in Clinton Cemetery, Wampum.