Josephine "Joann Holzapfel" Maurer

Josephine "Joann Holzapfel" Maurer obituary, Crafton, PA

Josephine "Joann Holzapfel" Maurer

Josephine Maurer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony G. Staab Funeral Home on Jan. 22, 2026.
Age 86, of Crafton, formerly of Sheraden, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late George J. Maurer, Jr. Loving mother of Ann (the late Frank) Carrabbia, Georgiann (Edward) Bonetti, and the late Marie (Kurt-still surviving) Christmann, Mary Jo Stewart, and Barbara Dempsey. Grandmother of Christy (Michael) Gere, Katelyn Parker, Faith Killen and the late Kurt Christmann, Michael Christmann, Ronnie Dempsey. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Emilia (Kowlewski) Holzapfel. Sister of Blondine Elter and the late Larry Holzapfel, Bernard Holzapfel, Norbert Holzapfel, and Charles Holzapfel. Joann will be sadly missed by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

As per Joann's wishes, there will be no visitation. However, friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27th at 10 a.m. in Ascencion Church of St. Philip Parish, 114 Berry St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Burial will be held privately. Arrangements are entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. To order flowers or to leave a memory of Joann, visit our website: www.staabfuneral.com.

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Bernice Holzapfel Blair

February 3, 2026

I am so sorry to read about Aunt Jo's passing. Sending my prayers to her family. She was always so warm and loving with a touch of humor mixed in. I will always remember her laugh.

Susan Scholz Fontana

February 1, 2026

So very sorry to hear of Mrs Maurer's passing. So was always such a lovely soul.

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