Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Frank D. Martz, 62, of Rhode Island Ave, Ellwood City passed away Friday, June  1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born January 26, 1956 in Hamburg, NY, he was the son of Thomas L. Martz of Ellwood City and the late Patti J. Milliren-Mantz. He was married to Dana Pocza Martz February 16th, 1980, she survives. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1975, then went on to obtain an Accounting Degree from Geneva College in 1979. He stared working at ESB Bank in 1975 as a stock boy and rose thru the ranks until retiring as the Sr VP…

Lois M. Jameson, 90, formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Illinois. Born April 30, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Doelbor and Nora Hays Reno. Lois led a full and productive life, she graduated from New Castle High School, worked for Bell Telephone, JC Penney’s, and the City Rescue Mission. She married Carl M. Jameson and together they raised two daughters, Karen Jameson of New Castle and Marsha (Murray) Smith of Channahon, IL. They were married for 42 years when Carl passed…

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…