Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Ada Louise Hinkle, 91

Ada Louise (Stratton) Hinkle went to be with our Lord on January 23, 2018 at 3:00 AM, after a short illness, while residing at the Lowrie Place, Butler, PA. Ada was 91 years old and was the youngest of seven children and last survivor of Richard Stratton and Edna (Sloan) Stratton. She was born at home near Ellwood City, PA. She met her husband, Robert Edgar Hinkle, who just returned from the Army, at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. He was a crane operator and she was a record keeper at the time of their meeting. They…


Mary Ann Rosati, 70

Mary Ann Rosati, 70, of West Pittsburg passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Born January 16, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Paul and Josephine Theresa Macchiarelli Dudich. Mary Ann graduated from New Castle High School and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Mary Ann was a loving mother and grandmother who was an inspiration to the entire family. Survivors include two sons, Randy…


Robert E. McFate, 67

Robert E. McFate, 67, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at UPMC Jameson following a two year illness. Born November 22, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert J. McFate and June Henry McFate of Bessemer. He was married for 41 years to Janet Householder McFate who survives. Following graduation from Mohawk High School in 1969, Bob served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Youngstown Tube Company and was affiliated with the Wampum Presbyterian Church. An avid hunter, Bob was a member of the Mahoning…


Josephine Baker, 72

Josephine Funari Baker, 72, of Davidson St., Wampum, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, January 19, 2018 following a courageous two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 12, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Funari Sr. and Millie Rainey Funari of Mahoningtown. She was married for 45 years to Gary Baker who survives. Josephine retired from the Union Area School District, where she taught High School English for many years. She was also part owner of the former Cousins Three Restaurant in New Castle….


John A. Ippolito, 69

John A.”Jack” Ippolito, 69, of New Castle, formerly of Wampum, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born December 16, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Ippolito and Mary Jane Sbarro Ippolito of New Castle. Jack graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967. Following graduation, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Jack retired in 2011 as the Maintenance Supervisor at Medusa Cement/Cemex. He then worked for OSA Global Security where he served as the Captain at Mohawk High School An…


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Mary Spiker, 82

Mary Spiker, 82, of Franklin Twp. passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at West Penn Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 24, 1935 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Bartholomew Hutchison. She was married for 64 years to Donald M. Spiker as they were married on December 26, 1953. He survives. Mary graduated from New Castle High School. She was a former member and Sunday School Teacher at the United Bretheran Church in Ellport. She currently is a member of the Free Methodist Church. Mary enjoyed making wedding cakes and was a…


Harriet June Mulroy, 89

Harriet June Mulroy, 89, of West Mayfield passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her residence. Born April 21, 1928 in Meadville, she was the daughter of the late Redden Lamuel and Thelma Leona Straley Terrill . Harriet was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John E. “Jack” Mulroy, a daughter Cynthia “Cindy” L. Fuze, a son, Charles “Chuck” Mulroy, a sister, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Kaufman, and a grandson, Charles “Chuckie” Mulroy. She will be sadly missed by seven grandchildren, her beloved granddaughter and her fiancé, Dusty L. Mount and Bob Cumberledge, Seneca Fuze, Farrah, Christopher, Timothy, and…


Ralph W. Mohr, 88

Ralph W. “Red” Mohr, 88, of Chewton passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born July 1, 1929 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Orrie and Reine Snare Mohr. Ralph was married for 63 years to Agnes “Tootsie” Vansovich Mohr who survives. Red graduated from Wampum High School. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Higby and Bryce during the Korean War. Ralph was a member of the former Queen of Heaven Church in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer Parish. He retired from Medusa Cement Company where he…


Robert M. Crawford, 89

Robert M. Crawford, 89, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in the comfort of his home, with family at his side. Born July 5, 1928 in Karns City, PA, Bob was the son of the late Melvin S. and Clara E. Waddington Crawford. He was married for 61 years to Helen Paul Crawford who survives. Their lives were blessed with two sons, Curt and Bryan. Bob resided in the Ellwood City/Beaver Falls area for most of his life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Bob was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian…


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Maudress Anna Boots, 85

Maudress “Maudie” Anna Boots, 85, formerly of Portersville passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Northview Estates. Born November 6, 1932 in Portersville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kennedy Frazier. Maudie worked at the Butler Hospital for 20 years in the Anesthesia Department. She was an active and devoted member of the First Church of God where she served as their treasurer for many years. Maudie cherished time spent with her family. Family and Church were her life. Survivors include three daughters, Connie (David) Cunningham of Ellwood City, Cathy (Craig) Vrooman of Baden, Carla (Rick)…