Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Nancy M. Peffer, 70, of Perry Twp. Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Trinity Oaks Nursing Home in Brighton Twp. Born November 13, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Dorothy Rough Koscho. She was married on October 26, 1968 to Warren Peffer who survives. Nancy was a member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Middle Lancaster. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Steven (Lori) Peffer of…

Janice McClymonds, 74, of McClymonds Lane, Portersville passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. Born March 3, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William Cecil and Pearl Duncan Miller. Janice worked as a floral designer at many local flower shops including the former Jean Flower Shop in Ellwood, Mussig’s in Zelienople, and Shackelford and Maxwell’s in Cranberry Twp. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1961 and a member of the First Church of God. Janice enjoyed cooking for family dinners and decorating. She…

Eugene Bessell, 84, of Wampum passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born August 6, 1932 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Harrison and Della May Martin Bessell. He was married for 64 years to Bonnie L. Mohr Bessell. She survives. Eugene retired in 1994 from Penn Power following 37 years of dedicated service. He was a Veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War from 1953-1955. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 749 in Wampum. Eugene graduated with the 1950 Class of…

Frank J. Wehman, 75, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Passavant Lutheran Senior Life in Zelienople. Born August 30, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Alvi Charles Wehman and Violet M. Wiley Luchka. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph H. and Michael Wehman, his sister, Sherry L. Weigel, and step brothers, Donald and Richard Pitts, and step sister, Loretta Marshall. Frank attended Lincoln High School and left to join the Navy at the age of 17. Upon returning home from service, he…

Maxine Queen, 89, formerly of Tuscarawas Rd. Ohioville passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born September 24, 1927 in Industry, she was the daughter of the late Oles G. and Daisy Riggs Williams. She was married to Raymond Queen who passed away in 1986. Maxine was a LPN at area hospitals including, Rochester, New Brighton and the Beaver Medical Center. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Beatrice of Ellwood City, Shirley Gimbus of Beaver; sister, Nancy Miller of Texas; two brothers, Bruce Williams of Industry, Clifford Williams of Texas; five grandchildren; and four…

Betty Miller Kardish, 89, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away November 5, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born August 29, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brenner Miller. She was married for 38 years to Adam Kardish who passed away February 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Richard Miller, and his wife, Johanna Miller. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and the Youngstown Business School. She worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Company until its closure and then for the Borough of Ellwood City…

Fannie R. Powell, 99, formerly of Beaver St. Wampum passed away at the home of her daughter in Mentor, Ohio onTuesday, November 1, 2016 following a short illness. Born April 26, 1917 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Katherine Golino DeMaio. She was married for 52 to Andrew J. “Hump” Powell who passed away April 30, 2000. Fannie graduated from Wampum HIgh School. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum. Survivors include a son, John J. (Mary Ann) Powell of Wampum; three daughters, Mary (Robert) Kohut of Canfield, Ohio,…

Stanley Bingle, 62, of Lutz St. Fombell passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the residence of his daughter. Born August 17, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Charles Ross Bingle and Ethel Mae Rogan Bingle McAnallen. He was married for 40 years to Cathy D. Fischer Bingle who passed away February 12, 2016. Stan had formerly worked at G.A. Industries in Cranberry. A Veteran of the US AirForce, Stan was responsible for the maintenance of the aircrafts. He was an excellent musician and enjoyed playing in the “Youngbull Band” for many years. He also…

Gerald E. Hairhoger Sr., 96, of Wampum New Galilee Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence following a short illness. A lifelong resident of New Beaver Boro, Gerald was born April 8, 1920 to the late David “Pup” and Hannah Hilton Hairhoger. He was married for 50 years to Clara VanTassel Hairhoger who passed away in 1992. Gerald began his working career at the Hairhoger Coal Mine in New Beaver. He then worked until his retirement in 1986 for the Ellwood Works of US Steel where he was a…