Holly A. Gantz

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Holly A. McGaffick Gantz, 72 of Center Township who passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Holly was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Beaver County, where she learned the values of hard work, kindness, and loyalty and was known for her smiling face and always having a positive personality. Holly worked for a few years at the former Geriatric Center before moving to Tucson, Arizona, in 1994. There, she began a new chapter in her life and started her career as a phlebotomist. After returning home, she continued her professional life with the American Red Cross, where she served with care and commitment.

Above all, Holly was a mother to everyone. She welcomed people into her life with open arms and a loving heart, and she was known for having many "adopted" children who found comfort, guidance, and encouragement in her presence.

Holly was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D. McGaffick and Olive Grace (Boyd) Moore; her son, Wayne T. Eder; her brother, Robert James McGaffick; and her former fiance, Raymond Maylone.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (John) Hovan, Theresa Eder and Chris Maderia, and Amanda (Jeremy) Rodgers; eight grandchildren, Elecia McGrantham (Dante), Jake and Joshua Hovan, Jeremy "JD" Rodgers, Jr., Roland Rodgers, Rylee and June Eder, and Carrie (Matt) Stumpf; and three great-grandchildren, Decklan and Laiten Hawkins and Haven Stumpf. She is also survived by her former husband, Harry "Ted" Eder. Her sisters, Linda Hall, Debbie Glass and Carol Armendariz and a brother, David McGaffick, along with many nieces, nephews, her "adopted" children such as her children's stepsister, Ashley Lewandowski (Tim) and many special friends who will forever hold her close in their hearts.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 2nd from 2 – 4 pm and 6-8 pm at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where services will be held on Friday at 11 am with her nephew, LeRoy McGee, officiating.

A special thank you is extended for the care and dedication that was received from Heritage Valley, Beaver's nurses Craig and Doug and the hospital staff from time she entered the ER to the CCU that saw her through to the end.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired in Holly's name to Suicide Prevention or the Beaver County Heart and Cancer Association.