Marylou Carpenter, 89, of Beaver, passed away on April 9th, 2026. She was born in Beaver and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and devoted service to others. She will be remembered as a woman whose gentle spirit and steadfast beliefs touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and June Rambo, her husband, Jack C. Carpenter, her stepchildren, David (Gladys) Carpenter and Susan (Bill) Hoyt, as well as her two sisters, Darlene Thomas and Rose Coulter. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lou (late Willard) Lowe and Kim Lehocky, her son, Gregory Carpenter, her step-son, Jack Carpenter (Joan), her sister Janet (Frank) Zawislak and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The love of her family was an important part of her life, and she treasured the relationships she shared with them.

Marylou was a homemaker, and she embraced that role with grace and dedication. She found purpose in caring for her family and in making a warm and welcoming home. Her life reflected the quiet strength of someone who gave freely of herself and placed the needs of others before her own.

Her faith was central to her life, and she enjoyed doing the Lord’s work in every way she could. Marylou was a very devout member of the Rochester Free Methodist Church, where she shared her time, energy, and compassion with the congregation and the church’s food bank. She also supplied meals to the residents of the local Passavant Memorial Home in Rochester.

Marylou’s legacy is one of faith, service, and devotion. She lived in a manner that reflected her beliefs, and she offered kindness in both word and deed. Her family and friends will remember her for her steady presence, her loving heart, and her willingness to help wherever she was needed. Her life was a blessing to those around her, and her memory will continue to bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

In accordance with her wishes, a graveside committal service will be held on Monday, April 13th at 2 p.m. at Beaver Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery entrance no later than 1:45 P.M. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Celebration Villa in Chippewa for the compassion and care Marylou received while under their care.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Marylou’s memory are asked to please consider the Rochester Free Methodist Church’s Food Bank, 480 Jefferson St, Rochester, PA 15074.

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