Obituary

Susan Chrystal (Cull) Maxwell, 92, of Enon Valley, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Castle.

Born on August 26, 1933 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Russel Evan Luther and Chlora Leafy (Blowers) Cull.

Susan was a devoted and creative woman who found joy in the simple things. She had a true gift for gardening, spending many of her younger years happily tending and weeding her plants. She was also a skilled seamstress and enjoyed cross-stitch for over 30 years. A homebody at heart, Susan expressed her love through her excellent cooking. She also shared her voice generously, singing for many decades with the Beaver Valley Choral Society, where her presence brought harmony and grace to her community. She will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and gentle spirit. She will be missed.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Parker Maxwell; her sister, Margaret Alice Richards; her brother-in-law, Robert Richards; and her granddaughter; Mary Louise Maxwell.

Susan is survived by her daughters, Karen M. (Donald) Fry and Julia Lynn Summa; her sons, Robin P. Maxwell, Keith (Neysa) Maxwell, Dr. Gerald S. (Dawn L.) Maxwell, Michael A. Maxwell, and Kenneth G. (Meg) Maxwell; 17 grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11AM at Little Beaver Cemetery, 1471 State Route 351 Enon Valley, PA 16120. Arrangements were handled by the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010.