Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Lillian Durbin French, 96, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Littleton, Colorado. Born December 3, 1921 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles P. and Martha Smith Durbin. She was married for 62 years to Russell B. French, who passed away December 28, 2013. Lillian graduated from Lincoln High School; Indiana State Teachers College (PA); and the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her Masters of Letters Degree in accounting. Lillian worked as a teacher at Lincoln High School until her marriage She married her husband in July of 1951 and…

Marilyn Grace Geniviva, 64, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her residence. Born December 2, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Helen U. Konowaluk and Cosmo S. Geniviva Sr. Marilyn graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. She braved a 20 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Marilyn was known for her sense of humor, strong will, and her generosity. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was a licensed Cosmetologist and Beautician who owned and operated The House of Hair Beauty Shop in Ellwood City for many years. She…

Norman E. McKinney, 85, of Brighton Rd., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a brief illness. Born August 16, 1932 in Frisco, he was the son of the late Walter McKinney and the late Thelma Bartle McKinney Smith.  He was married for 63 years to Rosalie Hover McKinney who survives. Norman retired after 37 years from Babcock and Wilcox in Beaver Falls where he worked in the Eastworks Shipping Dept. He was an active member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and…

Janis E. Sommers, 83, of Sechen Dr., Portersville (Muddy Creek Twp.) peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following an extended illness. Born March 21, 1934 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late John E and Ruth Ayers Hawthorne. Janis was married for 63 years to Henry G. Sommers who survives. Janis graduated from Beaver Falls High School and was a member of the Portersville Presbyterian Church. She was the Kitchen Manager at Seneca Hills Bible Camp where she trained the cooks and staff who…

Robert J. Rossi, 91, of Glen Ave, Ellwood City died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, Florida. Bob was a man who will always be remembered for all that he created and for all the lives he touched. He was born September 1, 1926, the son of the late Patsy and Perina Martucci Rossi. He grew up in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attained the rank of Machinist Mate 1st Class. Bob was founder and co-owner of Ro-Med Construction Co.,…

Cheryl A. Gallaugher, 75, of South St., Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her residence following a one year illness. Born June 4, 1942 in Akron, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Lester Heyl and Wilma Herzig Heyl Columbus. She was married for 57 years to Dean Gallaugher who survives. Cheryl was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. She had worked at Ames and then at Dollar General for many years. She enjoyed bowling. Cheryl loved being a grandmother and great grandmother. She cherished time spent with them. In addition to her husband, Dean,…

Warren E. Snider, 78, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Golden Hill Nursing Home, following an on and off again battle with cancer. Born April 16, 1939 in Dravosburg, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd Snider and Ethel Wall Snider . He was married to Linda Dougherty who passed in 2014. Warren retired from Westinghouse after 40 years as a research and development technician. He belonged to both the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City and the Central Highlands Community Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and played…

Keri Rose Lambert, 38, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her residence. Born November 15, 1979 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Evan B Lambert Jr. and Shirley Andrews Steffler . Keri attended Lincoln High School. She was known as a good cook and an accomplished artist. She was a wonderful daughter who’s most cherished time was spent with her son. Survivors include her father, Evan B. Lambert Jr. of Pittsburgh; her step father and her mother, Jeff and Shirley Steffler, of Wampum; her son, Nicholas Falba of Ellwood City; her brother,…

Dennis “Denny” R Young, 66, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness. Born September 22, 1951. Denny graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. He retired from Billco Manufacturing in Zelienople. Denny enjoyed golfing, working on home construction projects, and restoring houses. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Kathy Fennell Young; his father, Charles A. Young Jr. (Betty Jo); his mother, Nola Hazen Mainwaring, both of Ellwood City; two sons, Ryan (Malinda) Young of Harlansburg, PA, Byron (Lital) Young of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Susan Pamela Miller of Portage,…