Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge. Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed going fishing and having bonfire nights with his family. Survivors include his mother Donna, two sons, Brandon (Jocelyn) Cumberledge of Chewton, and Jake (Charlene) Cumberledge of Pulaski; three daughters, Katie Cumberledge and Makayla Cumberledge both of West Pittsburg,…

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness. Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until his passing on May 4, 2024. Janet was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and selfless love. A devout Catholic, she was a dedicated member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where her faith guided her every…

Frances “Fran” Aldan, 102, of Shenango Twp passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Haven Convalescent New Castle. Born February 26, 1923 in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich. She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away on December 20, 2014. Fran graduated from Bessemer High School in 1941. As a teenager she worked at Isaly’s in Bessemer. During WWII she worked at the Bessemer Brick Yard hacking bricks and also supported the war effort in the production of shells at United Engineers. Following WWII she worked…

Frances Irene Sbarro of New Castle, formerly of Chewton departed this world for heaven on March 21, 2025 at the age of 97. Frances was born August 5, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Frank and Florence Cleck Murphy. She was married for 68 years to her husband Nick Sbarro until his death in 2015. Frances is survived by her son Dr. Mark J. (Holly) Sbarro of St. Augustine, Florida, daughter-in-law Nora L. Sbarro of New Castle and one beloved grandson Nico Sbarro in whom she poured an abundance of love always instilling a love for Jesus that…

Jessie Virginia Berkebile, 82, of Koppel passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Born September 28, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McCloskey Swogger. She was married to Robert Russell Berkebile when he passed away on January 17, 2023. Jessie graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. After graduation she enlisted in the United States Air Force where she worked in the Medical Career Field until her discharge in 1966 after six years of honorable service. She returned…

Robert J. O’Brien, 93, of Ellwood City passed away March 19, 2025 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born May 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George O’Brien and Grace (Stiefel) O’Brien. He was married to Jane Karen (Merritt) O’Brien until her death on February 1,1973. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He worked as paper boy for the Ledger for several years. He was a veteran, serving four years in the Navy, May of 1951 through April 1955. He worked briefly at Ellwood City Forge and then attended Kentucky Christian College…

Russell J. Malcolm, 72, of North Beaver Twp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 17, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Margaret Ednie Malcolm. Russell worked at B&W in Koppel and Aliquippa. He then had a deer processing business and retired from Giant Eagle on Wilmington Rd. as a meat cutter. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church. An avid and accomplished coon hunter, he raised coon dogs and traveled to many competitions. He was a lifelong member of the Western PA…

David O. Hairhoger Sr., 91, of New Beaver Boro, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger and the devoted husband of Marlene Harper Hairhoger. Dave and Marlene were childhood friends whose love blossomed into a 63-year marriage, built on unwavering devotion, shared adventures, and a deep commitment to family. Together, they created a home filled with love, laughter, and the kind of steadfast support that bound generations together. Family was at the heart of everything Dave did. He and Marlene raised their three children close…

Diana J. Libicer, 74, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her residence with her loving husband and family by her side. Born May 17, 1950 in Romney, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glise and Betty McBride Judy. Diana graduated from Beaver Falls in 1968 and was a member of the former 1st Primitive Methodist Church in Beaver Falls. She worked for Dr. Fowler as a veterinarian’s assistant, sold Tupperware, and delivered newspapers for the Times. Her most cherished role was that of a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sewing, crafting,…

William C. Chapman, 84, of Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 2, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Van and Vida Houk Chapman. William graduated from Shenango in 1958 and had retired from Calgon after 30 years of service as a chemical operator. An outdoorsman, William was a lifelong gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his youth. Survivors include his wife Charlene Reno Chapman; two sons, Todd R. and Troy L. (Patty) Chapman both of Wayne Twp.; four grandchildren, Crystal, Andrew,…