Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Edythe “Edie” Mae Soltes, 90, of Mecklem Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born January 18, 1927 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Warren and Violet Woods Warren Hutchinson. She was married to Stephen G. Soltes who passed away April 16, 1999. Edie worked at Standard Steel Specialty Shop in Beaver Falls. She was Protestant by faith and a former Girl Scout Troop volunteer in Perry Twp.  She assisted with the Meals on Wheels Program at the Ellwood City Hospital. Edie and Steve enjoyed bowling…

Kimberly Ann Kozol, 55, of Edison Manor, New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her residence following a short illness. Born December 5, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Edna Jean Krepps Kozol. Kim graduated from St. Anthony’s School in Oakmont. She retired after working for 29 years at Lark Workshops. Kim enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. She always had a smile for everyone she met. Survivors include two sisters, Linda Kozol of New Castle, Jodi L. (Stephen) Stuble of Wampum; two…

Helen L. Eiler, 47, of North Versailles formerly of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1970 in Ellwood City. Helen graduated from Riverside High School in 1989. She had formerly worked at the Wampum Mushroom Mines, Alsy, and Liberty Mutual. Helen enjoyed cooking. She was very family oriented and enjoyed every moment spent with her husband. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Eiler, her father, Jeffrey Norris of New Castle, mother and step father, Mary L. Andrews (James H. “Windy” ) Winfield, brothers, James W. (Kimberly…

Ray Wilson Yoho, 86, of Wayne Twp. passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, PA. Born November 20, 1930 in Shenango Twp., he was the son of the late John E and Catharine Irene Houk Yoho. Ray graduated and served as the Class President for the Class of 1948 at Shenango High School. He served aboard the USS Lowery in the US Navy during the Korean War where he was awarded The Korean Service Medal with one star and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in 1952, Ray studied at Penn…

Rev. Carl E. “Chip” Hockenberry, 87, of North Sewickley Twp went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He had been under hospice care at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born October 27, 1929 in Franklin Twp. Beaver County, he was the son of the late Loyal Earl Hockenberry and Ethel Grace McCartney Hockenberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Edna Ava Remaley Hockenberry who passed away November 21, 2011; and brothers, William, Kenneth, Don, and Gerald “Red” Hockenberry, Bobby and Eddie Kalajainen,…

Regis H. “Rick” Frederick Jr., 70, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 8, 1946 in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Regis and Mildred Louise McConnell Frederick Sr. He was married for 49 years to Darlene A. Brown Frederick who survives. They were married December 30, 1967. Regis worked at several companies, most recently at Universal Refractories where he served as the Vice President and Controller. He graduated from Freedom High School and studied at Slippery Rock University from September of 1964 to January…

Dakota Joe Olinger, 22, of New Castle passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. Dakota was a self employed construction worker. He enjoyed fishing and was of the Catholic faith. He was known for always being a jokester but he was always there for everyone if they needed anything. His most cherished time was spent with his son and family. Survivors include his mother and father, Tonya and Joseph Yhelka; father, Randy Olinger; fiancé, Kayla Kendrick; son, Dakota Allen Olinger; unborn son due in November; grandparents, Peggy and Tim Casuccio and Jane Olinger; three sisters, Ashley Shirley, Rachel Olinger, and Linda…

James L. Miller, 85, of Third Ave., Koppel passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following an extended illness. Born February 25, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank J.and Teresa Zsizsik Miller. He was married for 51 years to Jane Rankin Miller who passed away October 9, 2003. Jim was a self employed truck driver, hauling for Kaplan and then for the Ohio Fast Freight. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School and was a member of the Local Teamsters. Jim was an active member of the Koppel…

Kate Macom, 82, of Murphy’s Cut Rd., Chewton passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born March 17, 1935 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Russell F. and Ann Bessell Murphy. She was married for 48 years to James A. Macom who passed away August 24, 2008. Kate graduated from Wampum High School. She worked as the receptionist for St. Francis School of Nursing for many years. She was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church having served as an Elder and Deacon. She enjoyed singing, not only in…