Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Justin Fitzgibbons, 71, of Portersville Rd. Perry Township, Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 12, 1953, in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late William T. and Anne R. Coyne Fitzgibbons. Justin graduated from Riverside in 1971 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Robert Morris University in 1976. His love for sales led him to pursue a successful career in the field. He retired from Tennant Industrial, where he worked as a commercial cleaning equipment salesman. He also had worked at HerrVoss…

Lori Anne Campbell, affectionately known as “Boo-Boo” or “Jama,” of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 65 years young. Lori was the heart and soul of every room she entered – a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and fiercely loyal friend. She was the glue that held generations of relationships together, offering strength, support, and a special kind of love. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Helen (LaVerne) Wilson; sister, Betty Lee (Jack) Milsom; brother, Richard (Deb) Wilson; and nephews, Bobby and Jeff. She…

Audrey L. McKinney, 71, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born October 11, 1953, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late William Stedina and Shirley Olinger. Audrey was employed as a medical transcriptionist and also worked at the previous Hallmark Store in Ellwood City. She took pleasure in cross-stitching, making her own special occasion cards, and various crafting activities. Survivors include her husband of 40 years Kevin; two sons, Kenneth (Julie) Goehring of New Brighton and Daniel (Amber) Goehring of Ellwood City; stepson, Kevin Michael (Normita) McKinney…

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen A. Colosimo of Koppel. She was a beacon of kindness, and a true inspiration of a life well spent. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 74 following a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born November 26, 1950, in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Tirakis Dunkle. She was the beloved wife of Philip “Blinky” Colosimo with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Helen chose to live…

Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge. Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed going fishing and having bonfire nights with his family. Survivors include his mother Donna, two sons, Brandon (Jocelyn) Cumberledge of Chewton, and Jake (Charlene) Cumberledge of Pulaski; three daughters, Katie Cumberledge and Makayla Cumberledge both of West Pittsburg,…

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness. Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until his passing on May 4, 2024. Janet was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and selfless love. A devout Catholic, she was a dedicated member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where her faith guided her every…

Frances “Fran” Aldan, 102, of Shenango Twp passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Haven Convalescent New Castle. Born February 26, 1923 in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich. She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away on December 20, 2014. Fran graduated from Bessemer High School in 1941. As a teenager she worked at Isaly’s in Bessemer. During WWII she worked at the Bessemer Brick Yard hacking bricks and also supported the war effort in the production of shells at United Engineers. Following WWII she worked…

Frances Irene Sbarro of New Castle, formerly of Chewton departed this world for heaven on March 21, 2025 at the age of 97. Frances was born August 5, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Frank and Florence Cleck Murphy. She was married for 68 years to her husband Nick Sbarro until his death in 2015. Frances is survived by her son Dr. Mark J. (Holly) Sbarro of St. Augustine, Florida, daughter-in-law Nora L. Sbarro of New Castle and one beloved grandson Nico Sbarro in whom she poured an abundance of love always instilling a love for Jesus that…

Jessie Virginia Berkebile, 82, of Koppel passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Born September 28, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McCloskey Swogger. She was married to Robert Russell Berkebile when he passed away on January 17, 2023. Jessie graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. After graduation she enlisted in the United States Air Force where she worked in the Medical Career Field until her discharge in 1966 after six years of honorable service. She returned…

Robert J. O’Brien, 93, of Ellwood City passed away March 19, 2025 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born May 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George O’Brien and Grace (Stiefel) O’Brien. He was married to Jane Karen (Merritt) O’Brien until her death on February 1,1973. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He worked as paper boy for the Ledger for several years. He was a veteran, serving four years in the Navy, May of 1951 through April 1955. He worked briefly at Ellwood City Forge and then attended Kentucky Christian College…