Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Malinda M. Greene, 45, of Big Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born June 4, 1971 in New Brighton. Malinda was a waitress at many local restaurants. She attended Beaver Falls High School and was affiliated with the First Primitive Methodist Church. Malinda enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her mother and step father, Diana J. Judy and Daniel M. Libicer; five children, Roxanne Rimer, Reigh and her husband, Dustin Johnson, Anthony Gaguzis, Autumn Parks, Paeton Parks; a sister, Elaine Daley; and five grandchildren, Peyton, Breighden, Karmelaina, Josilyn, and Addison. She was…

Arnold S. Armstrong, 68, of Stephenson, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center in Virginia following a short illness. Born December 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Edwin Plummer and Mary Alice Deal Armstrong. He was married to Barbara Bable Armstrong who survives. Arnold retired on October 31, 1984 as a Radioman Chief from the US Navy. His military achievements included receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Battle Efficiency Ribbon. Arnold worked with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington DC. He was a…

Walter R. Kirkwood, 90, formerly of Wampum passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle following an extended illness. Born December 22, 1925 in Wampum, he was the son of the late James Dorse and Helen Ruth Nagel Kirkwood. He was married for 73 years to Jean Grinnen Kirkwood who survives. Walter retired after 41 years at Medusa Cement Company where he was a Foreman and Quarry Supervisor. He was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. Walter was a Veteran of the Navy where he participated in the D. Day invasion in Normandy. He…

“My love and peace to you on this special day. At 7:32 AM, in the quiet of the morning, the angels, archangels and my Guardian angel surrounded me and carried me to the Heavenly Kingdom. I took my final breath at the place in which I was born, 1835 Brighton Road. I have now left this Earth after 95 years to be with God, Our Heavenly Father, Jesus, Our Brother and Savior and the Blessed Mother of Jesus, Blessed Mary, my friend and confidant. As practicing Catholics we believe in the Saints, Angels, and Archangels and their many interventions, the…

Joshua M. Figurel, 34, of Fourth St., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his home. Josh was a kind hearted man who is loved by many and will be missed by all. Born April 28, 1982 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Daniel and Toni Dombeck Stephenson of Chewton. Josh graduated from Lincoln High School in 2000 He worked as a pipe fuser for Team Fishel. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially doing carpentry and construction work. He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved the outdoors, mostly riding his dirt bike, hunting, and…

Eileen C. DeLisio, 78, formerly of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Providence Care Center following an extended illness. Born August 1, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice James Oliver. She was married for 43 years to Joseph M. DeLisio who passed away November 9, 2000. Eileen, with her husband Joe, owned and operated DeLisio’s Hair Replacement in Beaver Falls for many years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Eileen was the former longtime cheer leading coach for the Ellwood City Packers Football Program and…

Robert J. McConahy, 80, of Boyd School Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Curahealth – Heritage Valley Hospital following a one month illness. Born October 25, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Ida Glenala Johnston McConahy. He was married for 47 years to Nancy Barber McConahy who survives. Bob was member of the Local Teamsters # 261, he drove truck and retired from Russell Trucking. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Bob enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed riding horses and…

Shirley J. Slaugenhaupt, 84, of Union Twp., New Castle, formerly of Squaw Run Rd. Ellwood City, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born October 5, 1932 in Rimersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mae Hollobaugh Stanford. She was married for 55 years to Harvey E. Slaugenhaupt who passed away January 6, 2009. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She volunteered for the Meals on Wheels Program in Ellwood City for many years. She was Presbyterian by faith. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Freson…

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…