Joan E. Cunningham

Joan Elizabeth Cunningham (Joni / Aunt Joanne as she was fondly known), was taken to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2019. Joni was born June 30, 1930 to Lyle and Lois Lukens of Beloit, Kansas. She was 1 of 4 sisters, a farm gal since birth. Her early farm skills, including driving a tractor, gave her the strong, yet kind and gentle determination she carried with her throughout her life. Her spirit was humble, her prayers were powerful, her hospitality immeasurable, and her smile was infectious.

Joni’s bright, sweet, cheerful demeanor was still reflected in her later years, when her cognitive abilities were diminished. Yet most importantly of all, if you had the pleasure of knowing Joni, you would know how zealous she was for the Lord; how dedicated she was to her husband Karl; how much she loved her children; and how well she cared for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Karl; sister, Jean Widrig; her four children; Linda Joseph (Doug), Doug Cunningham (Kim), Diane Deffenbaugh (Paul), and Karen Cunningham. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Christine Buchanan and Charlene Myers. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Melissa (Kent), Leslie (Chase), Danielle (Isaac), Kelsey, Sam, and Kurt, as well as her great grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Lawson, Savannah, Weston and several wonderful nephews and nieces.

Visitors will be received Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 pm at College Hill Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3217 College Avenue in Beaver Falls and from 9:00-10:00 am on Saturday, June 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held at the church on June 1 at 10:15 am.

Special thanks is extended to Dr. Lorraine Hutchings, her staff and Kindred Hospice for the care provided to Joni during this season of her life.

Arrangements are being personalized by the Saul-Gabauer Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beaver County Christian School (Beaver Falls, PA 15010).