Ella Mae Gouldsbarry (1930-2024)

Ella Mae Gouldsbarry, 94, of Midland, formerly of Chippewa Township, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Villa-St. Joseph.

She was born on May 1, 1930, in Beaver Falls, the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine (Verdiglione) Camp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gouldsbarry; two brothers, Nick and Eugene Camp, a son, Richard P. Gouldsbarry and a grandson, Joseph Ward.

She is survived by her children, Robert P. (Jenan) Gouldsbarry, Steven P. (Kim) Gouldsbarry, Sandra T. (Bob) Ward, Edward P. (Lisa) Gouldsbarry, daughter-in-law, Cindy Gouldsbarry; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Josh) Gossner, Ryan (Abby) Gouldsbarry, Rebekah (Derek) Cummins, Christy Gouldsbarry, Jennifer (Matthew) Knight, Heather (Paul) Warzynski, Danielle (Brian) Zupp, Anthony (fiancée- Amanda Gavalya) Ward, Abigail (David) Peralta, Danelle Gouldsbarry, Jeslyn Gouldsbarry, Hudson Gouldsbarry; her great-grandchildren, Elyana Gossner, Kaylin Gossner, Lillia Gouldsbarry, Nolan Gouldsbarry, Joel Gouldsbarry, Judah Gouldsbarry, Micah Gouldsbarry, Asher Cummins, Laurel Cummins, Zoey Cummins, Brooklyn Byrd, Marlee Gouldsbarry, Cierra Gouldsbarry, Brandin Knight, Lance Funkhouser, Christopher Knight, Paige Warzynski, Samantha Knight, Logan Warzynski, Josephine Peralta, Aubrey Elkins, Alivia Elkins; and a goddaughter, Susan DeBartolo.

Throughout her life, Ella Mae was deeply committed to her faith.  She was an active member of the former Christ the Divine Teacher (now St. Monica church of St. Augustine Parish), where she volunteered her time to various groups, including the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies Guild, and the Christian Mothers.

Friends will be received on Monday, August 12th from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC-117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. Prayers will be offered in the Funeral home on Tuesday, August 13th at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with Fr. Kim Schreck as officiant.

Private inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ella Mae’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.