Obituary

Patricia Diane (Laney) Wagstrom, 80, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Lakeview Personal Care, surrounded by her loving daughter and the compassionate caregivers who attended her.

Born on March 10, 1945, in Sewickley, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Robert L. Laney, Jr. and Margaret A. (Pethtel) Laney.

Diane devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally. She began her career as a registered nurse and later retired as a quality assurance specialist, always bringing compassion, diligence, and integrity to her work.

A faithful and longtime member of Raccoon United Presbyterian Church, Diane shared her deep love of music through worship and playing the piano and organ for many years. Her musical gifts were cultivated at God’s Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she majored in voice and developed the beautiful talent that would become a defining part of her life.

Diane generously shared her voice with all who knew her. She sang with the Youngstown Symphony Chorus, performed at Carnegie Hall, toured throughout Europe, and more recently found great joy performing with the Sweet Adelines. Whether on a grand stage or among family and friends, her music was a heartfelt expression of her faith and love.

She is survived by her loving children, Ellen Caputo (Gary) Young and David (Tracy) Lenda; her step-grandchildren, Madelene (Owen) North, Gage (Grace) Young, Kyle (Kaitlyn) Howe, and Kacey Howe; and her cherished step great-grandchildren, Jolene and Wyatt. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Kristy Laney-Palitti, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will fondly remember her kindness and gentle spirit.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Robert Lenda; her beloved husband, Raymond Wagstrom; and her brother, Robert L. Laney, III.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 10th, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREAMTION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Diane’s honor to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the staff of Lakeview Personal Care, especially Sarah, Danielle, Misty, Carol and Eric, as well as Heartland Hospice nurses, Alyssa and Kayla, for their kind and compassionate care that was shown.