Karol Ann Bevington (1951-2024)

Karol Ann Bevington, 73, of Beaver, passed away on August 7, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born on April 16, 1951, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Lauri and Margaret (Reiter) Koski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Bevington; and three brothers, Dick, Bob, and Larry.

Karol is survived by her children, Melissa (Bill) Plumm, Michael “Mikey” (Daniella) DeRicco, Sarah (Gaku) Hinobayashi, Kimberly Stone, Kathy (Jim) Uebelacker, and Kristy (Bill) Edmunds; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joannie Warsing, Sandra Koski, Mary Suchy, Ruth Morgan, Rose (Jim) Boyce, Nita Bevington, and Mollie (Ohma) Blackwell; a former sister-in-law, Joan (Rick) Drageland; a former brother-in-law, Joe (Joyce) DeRicco; a former daughter-in-law, Debbee DeRicco; special cousins, Joannie (Johnny) Pitzer and Jean Anderson; a special friend, Bob Montgomery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karol was a 1969 graduate of New Castle High School and a retired cashier for Shop ‘n Save. She had previously attended the Mudlick Hollow Church of God.  She enjoyed shopping, decorating for Halloween, the autumn season, reading a good Amish or Christian novel, watching Lifetime movies, and diamond painting.

In accordance with Karol’s wishes, all services were held privately for her family.

Interment was in Beaver Cemetery.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to provide care and guidance to Karol’s family.