Carol Effie (Merriman) Pisano, 78, of College Hill in Beaver Falls, passed away on June 27th, 2026. She passed away peacefully with her husband Joseph and family by her side. She was born on January 30th, 1948, a daughter of the late Dale Edwin and LauraBelle Vogler Merriman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law Joseph and Angeline Pisano; her sister Georgia Wickline; brother-in-law Joe Oldaker; sister-in-law Cathy Pisano; nephew Scott Taylor; and niece Jessica Pisano.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Stephany Pisano Tepsic, Jennifer (Paul) Hawthorne and Kimberly (Kevin) Enderle. “Nana” Carol cherished her surviving grandchildren: Nicholas (Carissa) Tepsic, Zachary Tepsic, Lindsay Tepsic, Peyton Hawthorne, Olivia Hawthorne, and Cadence Enderle; as well as being especially blessed with her great-grandchildren Ayla (2024) and Carmine Tepsic (2026).
She is also survived by her loving sisters, Ruth Cote and Sandy Blake, her brother, Robert Merriman, her sister-in-law, Marie Oldaker, her brothers-in-law, Anthony Pisano, Ronald (Amy) Pisano, and Robert (Kelly) Pisano and many dear nieces and nephews.
Carol was a graduate of New Brighton High School with its Class of 1965. She married Joseph P. Pisano Jr. on August 24th, 1968. Together they raised their three daughters and shared 58 wonderful years as their family grew. She was a faithful child of God who served Marion Hill Alliance Church as a beloved Sunday School teacher for many years. She also learned to play handbells and ministered through music in the church bell choir, “Joyful Noise.” Through card clubs and Bible studies, she formed many cherished friendships over the years.
In the mid-1980s, she pursued further education and joined the medical staff of surgeon Dr. Brandt and his associates, which later became Heritage Valley Surgical Associates. She retired in 2010 and was honored with a celebration hosted by the wonderful physicians and coworkers she deeply valued.
She deeply loved her family and cherished time spent with her sisters and brother, playing parlor games while sharing laughter and memories of their childhood on Marion Hill. The Annual Merriman Family Reunion, which lasted over two decades, created treasured memories for generations.
The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of Three Oaks Hospice and Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care, and especially grateful for the loving care, friendship, and support of their wonderful neighbor Sandy Taylor.
Her life was a reflection of faith, love, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her. Well done, good and faithful servant!
Friends will be received on Monday, June 29th from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
In accordance with Carol’s wishes, she will be cremated following services.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Samaritan Hospice House Wexford, 146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090.