Obituary

Paul S. Trojan, 79, of Economy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care.

Born on January 24, 1947, in Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late Gregory and Lillian Trojan.

Paul worked and retired from many years of service from St. Paul’s Travelers insurance Agency as a Senior Loss Control Risk Consultant. Paul was a devout Catholic, and was a long time member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Conway. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, his daughters’ sporting events, and grilling Sunday dinners.

Paul and his parents immigrated to the USA when he was 2 years old and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul attended St. Edwards High School and Cleveland State University. He continued to follow St. Edwards’ sports teams throughout his life. He met his wife, Cathy, while working in Cleveland where he was a long time Cleveland sports fan. After having his daughters, he settled in the Pittsburgh area and converted to a Pittsburgh sports fan, cheering on the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his daughters and grandkids. He selflessly devoted himself as a caretaker to his family ensuring all their needs were met.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Cathy in 2021; and his infant twin sons, Paul & Michael in 1985.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Brian) Empson, Monica (Josh) Brunner, and Paula (Bryan) Green; grandchildren, Alex, Vincent, Amelia, and Emery, and his favorite grand-dog, Bentley; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 26th from 5-8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Friday, February 27th at 10AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 with Fr. Howard Campbell as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Freedom.

The family would like to thank the staff at Concordia of Cranberry, Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care, and Good Samaritan Hospice for the care they have provided over the years.