Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Jennifer L. Snider, 35, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 24, 2017. Jennifer worked as a care worker for McGuire Memorial Home. She enjoyed animals and spending time outdoors. She also enjoyed participating in her children’s activities. Survivors include her mother, Robin L. Phillippi Boots of New Castle; father, Larry J. Boots Sr. of Alabama; two sons, Vincent and Dominick Schiraldi both at home; her former companion, Martin Schiraldi of New Castle; siblings, Lisa McCune, Amanda Alley, and Larry Boots Jr., all of New Castle; paternal grandmother, Rosa Boots and maternal grandparents, Samuel and Mary Ann Phillippi, all…

Ralph L. Marshall, 90, of Ellwood Rd. , New Castle (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 8, 1927 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth Barkley Marshall. He was married for 65 years to Sally A. Mayberry Marshall who passed away November 30, 2014. Ralph graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of Bell Memorial Church. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Ralph was a lifetime Union Carpenter. He was one of the founding members of…

Debra J. Davis, 61, of Frances St., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 21, 1955 in Bellevue, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Marie M. Hess Jones. Debra enjoyed horseback riding and was an avid Steeler fan. Survivors include four sons, Chris (Kylee) Davis of Chippewa, Matthew (Francesca Valentino) Davis of Wampum, Andrew and Jason Mesko, both of Ellwood City; sister, Donna (Gary) Kloos of New Castle; and a brother, Gary Jones of Ellwood City. She was preceded in…

Martha E. Stelter, 75, of Moravia passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh following a short illness. Born September 13, 1941 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Allen Crawford. She was married for 57 years to Chuck Stelter who survives. They were married November 24, 1959. Martha graduated from Mohawk High School. She worked as a phlebotomist for Labcorp in New Castle for many years. She then worked in the office of Dr. Lawrence Fazioli . Martha was an active member and Elder at the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She…

Margaret R. (Watson) Gioffre, of Koppel, died at home on July 1, 2017. Margaret’s husband, Lou Gioffre, died in 2002. They were happily married for 56 years. Margaret had a real zest for life, and she lived it to the fullest. She valued her family above everything and enjoyed springtime, sitting on her back porch, challenging her brain with crossword puzzles, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Sunday afternoons were frequently spent watching golf on TV. She especially enjoyed musical theater, had many favorites shows, and could sing along with many Broadway tunes. Margaret’s shared love of musicals, begun at summer…

Anthony Tomeo, 94, of Northview Estates, formerly of Woodside Ave. Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born February 8, 1923 in Baiano, Italy, he was the son of the late Stefano and Giorgina DeGennaro Tomeo. He was married to Violet “Honey” Paswell Tomeo who passed away January 28, 2002. Tony retired in 1985 as the Head of the Maintenance Department at M.S.L. Industries in Ellwood City. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Anthony served as an interpreter for the US Army during WW II. He served in Europe and…

Betty Popa, 99, of Wampum passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Born February 15, 1918 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Zenovia Toda Pope. She was married to George Popa Jr. who died June 8, 1959. Betty graduated from Wampum High School and from St. Francis School of Nursing. She worked from 1945 to 1959 as the Nurse Supervisor of the Operating Room at the Ellwood City Hospital. In 1959 until her retirement in 1975, Betty worked as the Industrial Nurse at the Ellwood City Works of US…

Paul Zurynski, 89, of Koppel, PA, died peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with his children at his side. On April 1, 1928, Paul was born in Koppel, PA. He was the son of the late Stanley and Katherine (Gurniak) Zwierzynski. Paul was a long-time member of St. Teresa’s Parish in Koppel (integrated into Holy Redeemer Parish). One of ten siblings, Paul was born into a strongly family-centered environment, and Paul’s life continually focused on his love for his entire family. Affectionately known as a “Palo” by many of his friends, he was a devoted husband, father,…

Ralph E. “Meg” Ferrucci, 74, of Main St., Wampum passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A.”Smitty” and Eileen “Ikie” Altman Ferrucci. He was married for 27 years to Terry Beshero Ferrucci who survives. Meg retired in 1984 as a Supervisor at the Wallace Run Plant of Babcock and Wilcox. He was also the former owner operator of the Colonial Manor in West Pittsburg. He was Catholic by faith. He enjoyed hunting…