Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Helen C. Barto, 98, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her residence. Born October 26, 1917 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances Crum Gibson Sr. She was married for 59 years to Ray N. Barto who passed away November 1, 1999. Helen was a long time Crossing Guard for the Ellwood City Police Department. She was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Helen enjoyed traveling. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Tim) Giegel of Pittsburgh; son, Dennis (Suzanne) Barto of…

Doris Mae Jennings, 86, of Soap Run Rd., Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born March 18, 1930 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Agnew Drushel. She was married for 63 years to John “Jack” Jennings as they were married on November 22, 1952. He survives. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. She worked as a waitress at the former Kaufman House in Zelienople. She also had previously worked at the Glass Plant in Frisco and managed the J.S. Raub Shoe Store in the Franklin Plaza….

Donald E. Brommer, 60, of Meadville, formerly of Wampum, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a result of injuries that he received in an automobile accident on April 13. Born June 12, 1955 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ralph I. and Lucille Goodland Brommer. Don was married June 24, 1978 to Joan Porada Brommer, who survives. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Joan, survivors include three sons, Carl (Kathy) Brommer of Meadville, Donald (Jody) Brommer of New…

Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was active with the Women of the Moose and was an officer in the Gotta-Gittaway-Campers club. Survivors include a sister, Agnes D’Ambrosia of California and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death…

Mary A. Cilli, 87, of New Beaver Boro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born December 25, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Shultz Caimano. She was married for over 50 years to Alfred G. Cilli who passed away March 11, 2002. Mary was a homemaker who loved her six children. She was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum. She enjoyed cooking and baking, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Survivors include…

Maxine M. Himes, 78, of Pikes Corner, North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born May 10, 1937 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loy Hollabuagh and the late Dorothy Dixon Hollabaugh Pearce. She was married for 60 years to Richard Himes as they were married in August of 1955. He survives. Maxine was an escort for 20 years at Heritage Valley, Beaver Hospital. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening and doing crafts. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. In addition to her husband,…

John E. “Buddy” Palinski, 75, of Lynnwood Dr., Fombell died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who will miss him tremendously on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Born August 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kendi Palinski. He was married for 57 years to Mary K. Murphy Palinski who survives. John was originally from the Brookline Area of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1979. John and his family then settled in the Fombell area. John worked for…

John G. “Jack” Fury, 96, formerly of Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City (Wurtemburg) passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Jameson Care Center after a period of declining health. John was born in Ellwood City, on April 8, 1920. He was the son of the late Harry and Isabelle Majors Fury. John attended grade school in Wurtemburg where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He married Goldie Pearl Main on November 4, 1942. They were married for 65 years when she preceded him in death on January 8, 2008. John served in the US…

Bernard ” Bernie” J. Pogozelec, 74, of Chewton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born December 1, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna B. Skoczylas Pogozelec. He was married for 52 years to Dorothy A. (Tedrow) Pogozelec as they were married on June 22, 1963. She survives. Bernie was the owner and operator of Keystone Lawrence Express Trucking Company in Koppel for over 25 years. He was a member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and a current member of St. Joseph the Worker Church…

Richard A. “Arch” Geer, 90, of Perry Twp., Portersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1925 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David and Emily Maloney Geer. He was married for 64 years to Patricia Moser Geer who survives. Richard worked at the Aetna Standard until its closure. He was a member of the First Church of God. Arch served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific. He was a member of the F& AM Masonic Lodge # 599 in Ellwood City. An outdoorsman, Arch enjoying…