Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Lois A. Stephenson Kosior, 86, of New Wilmington (formerly of Wampum) passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born July 5, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the youngest child born to the late Charles B. and Mary Bartle Snyder. A graduate of Wampum High School, Lois worked in the Dairy Department at Kroger’s in various locations in the area and then Food Service at Westminster College. She was a member of the Wampum American Legion Auxiliary and the New Beaver Borough Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In her younger years she enjoyed ice…

Anthony Robert Valvano, 65, has suddenly left this mortal plane. It is next to impossible to describe the hole this leaves in the lives of his loving wife of 48 years, Cheryl Klinesmith Valvano, his children Angela Valvano and Anthony Valvano, his grandchildren Isabella Williams and Ryan Ostendorf, Anneleise Williams and Justin McIsaac, Angelo Williams and Amber Guo, and Jacob Valvano. He also leaves behind an aunt and uncle, Colleen and Raymond Yaro, a brother Mark Friello and his wife Brenda, a sister Robin Lohr, a sister-in-law Marty Warchol, nieces and nephews Amy Lutz, Frank Lohr, George Lohr, Lora Lohr,…

Coltin T. Mawhinney, 29, of Portersville passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born May 30, 1994 in PIttsburgh, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Jr. and Shirley Richard Mawhinney. Coltin had attended Slippery Rock High School and worked as a laborer for Desuta Concrete in Portersville. He loved making people laugh and will be remembered for his great sense of humor. Survivors include his fiancee Crystal Parker and her daughter Darrian Kolarik of Portersville; two grandmothers, Marjorie Twentier Richard of Harmony and Kathryn Mawhinney of Bruin; two sisters, Brittany…

Rudolph “Rudy” Valentino, 95, of Neshannock (formerly of Chewton) passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 13, 1928 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Domenica DeMichele Valentino. Rudy worked as a Union Bricklayer for Massa Brothers and had retired from Medusa Cement in Wampum after 24 years of service. A Veteran of the US Army, he served during WWII. Rudy enjoyed traveling, riding around in his Cadillac, and smoking his pipe. Survivors include two sons, Rudy (Linda) and Gary (Kelley) Valentino both of Wampum; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and three…

S. Edward “Ed” McCready, 75, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Although in ill health, his death was unexpected. Born January 10, 1949 in New Castle, he was the son of the late S. Wells and Sara Belle “Sally” Noggle McCready. Ed was known for his amazing sense of humor and for his ability to tell jokes. He could have a conversation with just about anyone he met. He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1966, where he was a member of FFA and the chorus. Working alongside his father and brother,…

Karen A. Stalnecker, 77, of Darlington passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. Born August 21, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ann (Dudick) Kotuby. Karen graduated from Riverside High School and continued her education at Slippery Rock University. She retired from the Beaver Falls School District after 30 years as an Elementary School Teacher. She was a former Elder and Deacon at the Darlington First Presbyterian Church. She is now affiliated with Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Karen enjoyed traveling, card club, and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed…

Anita Louise Hunter, 78, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 18, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ancell Louis and Della Mae Ruehl Leonard. She was married to Gerald B. Hunter. Anita was a Veteran of both the Army and Navy serving during Vietnam. She was first employed as the parts manager for M&D Auto on Croton Ave., then she worked at Vital Records until her retirement. After her retirement she worked at Sparkle Market as a cashier. Survivors include her husband of 32…

Barbara J. Chappell Barr, 90, a lifelong resident of Chewton, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born May 4, 1933 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Margaret E. Gillespie Davis. She married Larry Barr on September 13, 1975. Barbara was a lifelong member of the Chewton Christian Church where she served as a deaconess and Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was one of the founders and a lifelong member of the Ladies Auxiliary Chewton Fire Department. Throughout the years, Barbara served as a Girl Scout…

Sandra L Gahagan, 65, of New Castle passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her residence. Born March 4, 1959 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene Gahagan. Sandra had worked in telemarketing and as a cook at various restaurants in the area including the Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, Fray’s, and the Oasis. An attendee of Riverside High School, some of her interests were cooking, reading, playing cards, and watching the Steelers. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Charles McCarter both of New Castle; two sisters, Connie Bell of Ellwood City and Patty Beitsch…

Patricia Courson, 87, of Ellwood City passed away from natural causes on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her son’s residence in New Wilmington. Born October 29, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Catherine Hickman Majors. She was married to Clair Wayne Courson when he passed away on November 11, 2015. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A devoted homemaker, Patricia’s greatest joy was raising her children and taking care of the home. She enjoyed fishing and spent time working for Dr. Kinny and at Loccisano’s. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy…