Joseph R. Bauman III, 84, of Patterson Township, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, May 8, 2026.

Born on November 4, 1941, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Joseph R. Jr and Elizabeth (Conrady) Bauman.

Joe spent his lifetime as owner and president of Bauman Office Equipment in downtown Beaver Falls, where he enjoyed building lasting relationships and friendships with clients.  He was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, long time member of the Beaver County Foundation Board of Directors, Past President and member of the Beaver Falls Rotary Club.  In his free time, Joe appreciated a good game of golf, reading the newspaper in his recliner, sharing "beer-thirty" Friday afternoon with friends, and spending precious time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy (Verban) Bauman; a son, Jeffrey Bauman; daughter, Kristen (Eli) Kosanovich; his cherished granddaughter, Emily Bauman; sisters, Kristan (Jim) Henn and Bobbie Trimmer; as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, May 15 ^th from 4pm to 7pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, May 16 ^th at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Entombment will be private at St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Joe's memory to Beaver County Foundation, PO Box 569, Beaver, PA 15009.