Obituary

Jacob Wolf, 96, of Darlington Township, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his residence.

Jacob was born in Ruma, Serbia on February 16, 1930. In 1958, he and his wife, Hilda, immigrated to the United States from then West Germany to start a new life with their young family. Jacob worked hard to learn skills of the building trade, at first driven by the need to support his family but then by his love of the work. A skillful plumber, Jacob joined the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #115 in 1969. In the 1980s, Jacob transitioned to Plumbers & Steamfitters LU #47, then most recently to Plumbers LU #27.

He will be remembered as a devoted family man whose life was rooted in love, patience, generosity, and quiet strength. Jacob found great joy in his retirement, working outside almost every day to tend to his garden. He cherished the moments spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always looking for opportunities to share his wealth of knowledge, especially when it came to the garden.

Jacob is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hilda (Bechtold) Wolf; a daughter, Corinna Lisa Wolf; and a brother, George.

Jacob is survived by his children, Ellen (Ken) Wolfe, Ron P. Wolf, and Annette (Wu) Feng; his grandchildren, Josh, Akaela, and Kai; and great grandchildren, Emma, Grace, and Benjamin.

Friends will be received on Friday, April 3, 2026 from 3PM-7PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010. His wishes for cremation will be honored following visitation.