Ella Mae 'Ellie' Javens, age 96, of Brighton Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born August 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Anna Barnhart. After graduating from Ambridge High School, she worked at National Electric in Ambridge and Townsends in Fallston, then, later in life she worked at the former Westinghouse Electric where she retired after 20 years. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norm Javens (2021) and a son, Kenny Mattes.
She is survived by her daughter; Karen (David) Reese of Beaver, five grandchildren; Shannon (Chuck) Hanton, Dane Reese, Colin (Abby) Reese, Marcus Mattes and Meghan Northrop (Bryan). Also surviving are three great grandchildren; Chase, Chelsea and Ella.
As per Ellie's wishes, all services were private and entrusted to the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). www.saul-gabauer.com
If desired, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.