Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Norma J. Kelly, 75, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness. Born August 20, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late LaVerne and Helen Kissick Vinroe . She was married to Vernon T. Kelly who passed away August 3, 2008. Norma graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She was an active member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the New Beginnings Sunday School Class and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was formerly…

Perry Alan DuBois Sr., 29, of Clover Ave., Ellwood City died as the result of injuries received from a motor vehicle accident on Route 18 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born August 30, 1988 in New Castle, he was the son of Sherry Klingensmith of New Castle and the late Frank DuBois. He was married to Amy Romano DuBois for almost 10 years as they were married August 16, 2008. She survives. Perry worked for Frito Lay in Cranberry for the past 5 years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Perry enjoyed sports, painting, and spending time with…

Henry Eugene Krupa, 13 months, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 19, 2017 in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Henry Joseph Krupa Jr. and Davina Marie Clark, both of Ellwood City. Henry was very brave and a strong fighter. He was always smiling regardless of his circumstances and overcame many obstacles in his short time with us.  Henry touched many lives. He was loved by his family and the staff at Children’s Hospital among others. In addition to his parents, survivors…

Joyce A. McDanel, 72, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born April 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Collins Dell and Ethel Main Streckeisen. She was married to Donald G. McDanel for 47 years as they were married September 20, 1970. He survives. Joyce graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. She formerly worked at the Dustproof Mattress Company. She was a 45 year member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United…

Dale E. White, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Born September 14, 1929 in Wurtemburg, he was the son of the late Homer and Gertrude Challis White . He was married to Dorothy Patricia Vetica White for 62 years as they were married November 19, 1955. She survives. Dale was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School. He studied and earned a degree in metallurgy with the American Society for Metals Institute. He spent his entire working career within the steel industry. He was first employed with US Steel,…

Joan C. Lees, 84, of Hermitage passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington following a lengthy illness. She was born August 3, 1933 in New Castle, the daughter of the late John N. and Elizabeth Reno Cornelius. Joan graduated from New Castle High School and later from Grove City College. It was while attending Grove City that she met the love of her life, Robert E. Lees, to whom she was married for 61 years. He survives. She was a Junior High school teacher in the New Castle School District where she retired…

Janey Swanik, 101, formerly of Wampum passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living in Weirton, West Virginia. She was born on June 15, 1916 in Clarksburg, WV. She was one of twelve children born to her Spanish immigrant parents, Jesus and Dolores Artinez Gonzalez The family moved to Langeloth, PA when Janey was a child and she lived there until her marriage to Michael Swanik on July 29, 1937. She was a 1935 graduate of Burgettstown High School. Janey and Mike moved to Wampum in 1946 when Michael purchased the Sno-Top Mushroom Farm. Janey was a member…

Robert J. Tomko Sr., 83, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his residence following a short illness. Born July 19, 1934 in Struthers, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Baron Tomko. He was married to Patricia Mahon Tomko for 59 years. She survives. Robert retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube where he was a carpenter. He graduated from Struthers High School and was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Parish. Robert was a lifetime member of the Croatian Club in West Pittsburg. He enjoyed hunting, yard work, and watching sports on…

Dolores Marie (Newton) Lutz, 95, formerly of Fombell passed away peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Carriage Court in Shenango Twp. Born August 28, 1922 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Henry A. and Lillian F. Turner Newton . She was married to Carl A. Lutz who passed away May 15, 1994. They had been married for 52 years as they were married March 2, 1942. Dolores was an active member of Lillyville Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Crystal (William) Welsh of Ellwood City; granddaughter, Nichole (Al) Crowther of Fombell; grandson, Jonathan (fiancé, Colleen…

Theresa Rocco DeLoia born August 10, 1922 passed away peacefully May 10, 2018 at the DuBois Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Theresa was retired from Ellwood City Hospital where she worked in food service for over 30 years. For 67 years she was the beloved wife of the late Paul “Arch” DeLoia. Mrs. DeLoia was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Theresa enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and friends, the Gameshow Network, Bingo, and Dancing at Sons of Italy. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony DeLoia (Karen) of DuBois, Paul DeLoia (Vicki)…