Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Nora M. Wiley, 79, of Franklin Twp. Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness. Born March 17, 1939 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mabel Baldwin Louden . Nora was married to LaVern A. “Dern” Wiley for 36 years when he passed away November 11, 1994. Nora graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. She was a devoted wife and mother. For the past 25 years, Nora has enjoyed being the receptionist at Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople. Survivors include a son, Dale L. Wiley…

J. Mark Williams, 66, of Cannelton Rd., Darlington passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born June 19, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ardnol Williams and Maxine Ricer Williams Fitch. He was married to Carol Orock Williams who survives. They have been together since 1977. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969, He was self employed and a former member of the Beaver County Carpenter’s Union. Mark was a member of the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City and the Highlands Veteran’s Club in Beaver Falls. In addition to his wife,…

Anastazia “Nellie” Ohorodnyk, 95, formerly of Koppel passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at Providence Care Center. Born February 12, 1923 in Sanok, Prybysziw, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Berezniak.  She was married for 62 years to John Ohorodnyk when he passed away July 6, 2005. Nellie was a member of the former St. Theresa Church in Koppel where she was a longtime member of their Christian Mothers Association. She currently is a member of Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City. Nellie was the School Crossing Guard in Koppel for many years. She was known…

Edwin W. “Bud” Hardy, 89, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Haven Nursing Home following a short illness. Born October 13, 1928 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Claude Wheeler and Hazel Elizabeth McKim Hardy. He was married to Ruth Mae Reed Hardy for 63 years as they were married May 15, 1954. She survives. Bud graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. In July of 1962, Bud founded Hardy Trucking in New Beaver Boro. He and…

Donald Edward Boydell, 90, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away at sunset on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Ellwood City Hospital in the presence of his family. Born January 12, 1928 in Connellsville, PA, he was eldest child of the late John Joseph and Florence Edith Gross Boydell. Don was married to Delores Frishkorn Boydell for more than 66 years as they were married June 16, 1951. She survives. Don graduated from Lincoln High School and Geneva College. He was drafted into the Army, but joined the Navy, serving from 1945-1948 aboard the USS Wisconsin which was involved…

Douglas K. Schnell, 71, of Walnut Dr., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley. Born March 12, 1947 in Butler, he was the son of the late Dorothy McWilliams . He was married to Cyndy Martin Schnell for 47 years as they were married June 27, 1970. She survives. Doug was the owner and operator of Sitler and Lemmon Heating and Cooling Company in Ellwood City. In the 70’s and early 80’s, Doug enjoyed drag racing. He also enjoyed working on his cars and spending time golfing. Doug was well…

Shirley May Kelly Gwin, 92, of North Beaver Township died peacefully at UPMC – Jamison Hospital on Saturday April 14, 2018 following a short illness. Born December 2, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Haggerty Watt. The last of the family, she was the 15th of 17 children all of whom are deceased. Shirley attended New Castle High School and worked for Bell Telephone and Shenango Pottery for several years. In 1948, Shirley married Donald Kelly, with whom they had four children, Richard, Patricia, Rodger, and Bruce. At this time, she lived…

Evgeniy Matthew Duffy, 31, of Mecklem Rd., New Brighton died unexpectedly Friday, April 13, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born April 15, 1986 in Vladimir, Russia, he was the son of Douglas R. and Renee Swick Duffy. Evgeniy had a magnetic personality and was fun loving. He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguin fan and enjoyed working with his hands. He was affiliated with the Concord United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, survivors include four sisters, Kristine (Dima) Blokhina of Russia, Katelyn (Lars) Kristianslund of California, Megan (Ryan) Ard of Fombell, Molly Duffy of New Brighton; two nieces, Josie and…

Joanne M. Aiken, 79, of Shenango Twp. went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018. She passed away at Clen Moore Place in New Castle. Born August 1, 1938 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Della May Martin Bessell. She was married to Richard Oren Aiken for 54 years when he passed away March 29, 2011. Joanne graduated from Shenango High School in 1956. She was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church on Pulaski Rd. She enjoyed reading her Bible and sewing. Her most cherished time…

Dorothy “Dot” Anderson, 89, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Northview Estates. Born August 20, 1928 in Coalport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Vanda Gmerek Stiles Sr. She married Donald R. Anderson on July 12, 1956 and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage when he died September 15, 2013. Dorothy was an active member of the Park Alliance Church. She had formerly worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Shenango Pottery, and Krebs Market. She enjoyed doing crafts and sewing. Dot also enjoyed cooking for the Wimodausis ladies…