Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Gerald L. Partington, 87, of Ellwood City, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 30, 2026. He was born August 23, 1939, in Ellwood City (Frisco), PA, the son of Wallace and Evelyn Allison Partington. He is survived by his wife, Carol Stanton Partington, two sons, Gerald Jr. (Christine) of Bowling Green, KY, and Jeffrey (Donna) of Ellwood City, PA, four daughters, Christine (Sheldon) LeViere of Ellwood City, PA, Statia (Dean) Olson, of Ellwood City, PA, Rachel (Michael) Sanchez of Lake Wales, FL, and Elizabeth (Ben) Mills of Suwanee, GA, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and…

Donald D. “Dindo” Statti Jr., 79, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Vets MA in Oakland following a two month illness. Born August 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Donald D. Sr. and Stella Baney Statti. Dindo graduated from Riverside in 1967. A proud Army Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, he served with honor in Vietnam. He was affiliated with the Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church. An avid outdoorsman and lover of nature, he enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle, and traveling. He cherished moments with…

Ethel Mae Snare, 104, of Plano TX (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away on October 27, 2026 at Avalon Memory Care. Ethel Snare was born on April 27,1922 to George and Gladys Wallis in the Ewing Park area of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, a place she proudly called her home throughout her life. She grew up with her three siblings, Virginia, Robert, and Roberta during the Depression and the lessons of being thrifty and self-sufficient stayed with her throughout her life. On October 5, 1944 she married Russell Snare who was on leave from the Army. Her parents saved their transportation…

Vincent T. “Tom” Gasper, 77, of Wampum passed away Monday, October 26, 2026 at Butler CLC (Veteran’s Home) following a lengthy illness. Born February 10, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Vincent T. Sr. and Marguarite Eckler Derrow. Tom was a proud United States Marine who served in Vietnam following his graduation from Riverside High School in 1968. For many years he worked as a mechanic, first at Morrow Motors and then at Chuck Smith Ford in Zelienople until his retirement. He loved cars, NASCAR, football, and wrestling. His most cherished moments were spent with…

Hercules J. “Herk” Platts Jr., 71, of Wayne Twp. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born February 18, 1955 in Ilion, NY, he was the son of the late Hercules J. Platts Sr. and Helen Jean Platts of Mohawk, NY. Herk graduated from Mohawk Central School in Mohawk, NY and enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1973, where he proudly served for four years. In 1975, he married Diana Sweet, also of Mohawk, NY. He worked as an inspector for the airline industry for 35 years, first at Empire Air, then…

Helena Jean Winter, 73, of Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born February 15, 1953 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Rice Sr. and Helen Mae Wilson Rice Putro. Helena worked as an LPN and retired from Providence Health Care in 2015 after many years of dedicated service. She was a current member of the Savannah United Methodist Church and the Mahoning Sportsman’s Association. She enjoyed camping and fishing, most of all at her family camp at French Creek where she…

Robert “Blainey” Blaine, 74, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his residence. Born September 19, 1952 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James and Shirley Babbitt Blaine. Bob married LuAnn Moritza on June 10, 1978. They shared 38 years of marriage until her passing on August 10, 2016. Bob retired from the Ellwood City Forge following 30 years of service as a heat treat craneman. A lifelong member of the Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department, Bob served in many capacities, including as a diver. He was a loyal member of…

Phyllis Ann Book, 69, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 10, 1957 in Beaver County, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose Marie Malagise Rossi. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked as an admission clerk at the Ellwood City Hospital for 18 years and then worked at Home Suites in Cranberry. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Monica Book of Palm Beach, FL, Kayla (Russell) Barr of Ellwood City;…

Wayne E. Dean, 82, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 8, 1944, in Connoquenessing, he was the son of the late Walter and Mildred Marshall Dean. Wayne graduated from Laurel High School in 1962. He then proudly served four years in the Air Force. A patriot at heart, Wayne flew the American flag every day and always took it down every night. He worked for 36 years at Penn Power as a line and meter man until his retirement. Faith was the…