Christine (Aeschbacher) Umstead, 84, of Allison Park, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on February 1st, 2025.

She was born on August 19th, 1940, the daughter of the late Christ and Harriett Hogue Aeschbacher. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her siblings: her three brothers Robert Aeschbacher, Christ Aeschbacher and Glenn Aeschbacher; as well as her five sisters, Lucille Traylor, Mary Jones, Evelyn Knott, Betty Aeschbacher, and Shirley Parkinson. She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Richard (Dick) Umstead, daughters Lori (Ronald) Heil of Gibsonia, Wendy (David) Pears of Lebanon, Tennessee, her grandchildren whom she dearly loved, Hannah Hawthorne and Caleb Hawthorne of Lebanon, Tennessee and her great-grandchildren who were the light of her life, Callie and August Hawthorne of Lebanon, Tennessee.

Christine grew up in Vanport and was a graduate of Beaver High School. After marrying the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Umstead on August 1st, 1958, they made their home in Rochester. When Richard was drafted and stationed in California, Chris followed, and they joyfully welcomed their first daughter. When they returned to Beaver County after Richard’s service, the lovebirds settled in and proudly completed their family with the birth of their second daughter. Chris and Richard called Beaver County home until moving to Allison Park in 2021. Christine was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She was an excellent home maker, making holidays and special occasions memorable with her gift of hospitality. She loved to cook and often made meals for others. She enjoyed cooking for church camp and wedding receptions, and always had a tasty dish to bring to a party. Christine loved to be on the water fishing. She routinely caught the most and biggest fish, including a record-breaking bass on Lake Arthur! She loved camping and would prepare weekly for camping trips which provided her family with many wonderful memories. Her sweet and loving presence will be missed by all who knew her.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 5th, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street., Beaver. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 6th, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Terrace Place, 9399 Babcock Boulevard in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank Pinnacle Hospice, especially Barb, Anne, and Denise, who so beautifully cared for Christine. Additional thanks to the caregivers who tended to her around the clock: Meg, Courtney, Linda, Debbie, Sherry, Gemma and Tammy.