Rev. Dr. Ann Paton, 97, passed on May 2nd, 2026. She was born in New Castle on December 12th, 1928, a daughter of the late Margaret and John Paton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older sister, Jean, her brother- in-law, Walter Baughman, her nephew, Andrew Paton, her nephew-in-law, James Rogers, and her friend and mentor, Margaret (Peg) Cowmeadow. She is survived by her brother, John G. (and Joan Thompson) Paton, her nephew, Walter D. Baughman, her niece, Margaret Ann Rogers, her great-niece, Carrie Ann (Trevor) Krontz and her great-grandnephew, Roland Krontz and her dear friends and former students, Romaine Jesky-Smith, Shirley Kilpatrick, Joan McBurney, Rev. Suzanne Perkins, and Lynda Szabo. Rev. Dr. Ann graduated from Shenango High School and Geneva College, where she was Valedictorian, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Colorado, where she earned her Ph.D. Further study in literature and theology followed. Her teaching career began at Mt. Jackson (now Mohawk) High School. She then began her tenure at Geneva College (1958-1994). There, she distinguished herself in a variety of roles, earning numerous awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Life G. She co-created the Humanities Program, a legacy that continues to the present day. Baylor University, the University of the Nations, and Trinity School for Ministry also benefitted from her teaching prowess. In 2024, she was inducted into the Beaver County Education Trust’s Hall of Fame. In 1991, She was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, in time becoming a founding mother of The Anglican Church in North America. She served the Church in a variety of capacities, most especially as a Liturgical Assistant at the Church of the Ascension, Oakland. More privately, she served many in the role of Spiritual Director. She wanted always to be an encourager known for her love of Christ and God’s Word. Over the course of her life, she enjoyed travel at home and abroad, visiting every continent except Antarctica. But the place most dear to her was St. Davids, Wales which became a special spiritual home, revisited many times over twenty-five years. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6th,  from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16th at 10:30 AM at the Church of the Ascension, 4729 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh.