Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Betty Miller Kardish, 89, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away November 5, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born August 29, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brenner Miller. She was married for 38 years to Adam Kardish who passed away February 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Richard Miller, and his wife, Johanna Miller. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and the Youngstown Business School. She worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Company until its closure and then for the Borough of Ellwood City…

Fannie R. Powell, 99, formerly of Beaver St. Wampum passed away at the home of her daughter in Mentor, Ohio onTuesday, November 1, 2016 following a short illness. Born April 26, 1917 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Katherine Golino DeMaio. She was married for 52 to Andrew J. “Hump” Powell who passed away April 30, 2000. Fannie graduated from Wampum HIgh School. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum. Survivors include a son, John J. (Mary Ann) Powell of Wampum; three daughters, Mary (Robert) Kohut of Canfield, Ohio,…

Stanley Bingle, 62, of Lutz St. Fombell passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the residence of his daughter. Born August 17, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles Ross Bingle and Ethel Mae Rogan Bingle McAnallen. He was married for 40 years to Cathy D. Fischer Bingle who passed away February 12, 2016. Stan had formerly worked at G.A. Industries in Cranberry. A Veteran of the US AirForce, Stan was responsible for the maintenance of the aircrafts. He was an excellent musician and enjoyed playing in the “Youngbull Band” for many years. He also…

Gerald E. Hairhoger Sr., 96, of Wampum New Galilee Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence following a short illness. A lifelong resident of New Beaver Boro, Gerald was born April 8, 1920 to the late David “Pup” and Hannah Hilton Hairhoger. He was married for 50 years to Clara VanTassel Hairhoger who passed away in 1992. Gerald began his working career at the Hairhoger Coal Mine in New Beaver. He then worked until his retirement in 1986 for the Ellwood Works of US Steel where he was a…

Randy “OB” O’Brien, 56, of Hazel Ave., Ellwood City died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence. Born November 27, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Ronald O’Brien who passed away in 2015 and Susan Butler O’Brien of Beaver Falls . Randy graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1977. He worked at the Ellwood City Forge until 2015. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. Randy played on a number of bocce leagues at the IMBS Club in Koppel where he was a social member. His most…

Robert VanTine Baird, 84, of Kate Houk Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at his residence. Born August 6, 1932 in Allegheny County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine VanTine Baird. He was married for 62 years to Donna Mae McCaslin Baird as they were married June 11, 1953. She passed away January 21, 2016. Bob retired in 1985 following 25 years as the owner and operator of Baird Pump Service and Well Drilling. At the same time, he owned Baird’s Pump and Supply Plumbing Service in Ellwood City. Following his retirement in…

Frederick “Yardbird” M. Bender , 69, of Bender Lane, Marienville (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Butler. Born April 25, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Frederick M and Alberta Swoger Bender Sr. He was married to Judy Newton Bender who passed away in 2012. Fred retired in 2002 from Calgon (now NALCO) following 33 years of service. He began working in 1969. He attended Lincoln High School, leaving early to enlist in the Army where he served in Vietnam. Upon his honorable discharge, Fred…

Janet R. Reeher, 78, of Wilson Dr., Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness. Born October 9, 1938 in Koppel, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Schnitzki Percic. She was married for 59 years to Ronald D. Reeher, who survives. Janet retired following 38 years of service as the Food Director for Big Beaver Falls High School. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Theresa Parish in Koppel where she was active with the Christian Mothers Society. She currently is a member of…

David M. McDanel, 74, of Fombell passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Villa St. Joseph of Baden following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born May 26, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late H. Lewis and Ada Graham McDanel. He was married for 23 years to Paula Leathers McDanel who survives. David served in the US Army as a mechanic and truck driver. He continued his truck driving career throughout his life as both a company driver with Warren Sauer’s Trucking in Cranberry and then as an owner/operator with D& M Trucking. With…