Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Tina M. Harding, 42, of St. Rt 18, New Castle (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Born June 8, 1974 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. Schiraldi and Kathryn M. Pollyblank Schiraldi of New Beaver Boro. She was married for thirteen years to Darrell Harding who survives. Tina graduated from Mohawk High School and the Erie School of Business. She was a supervisor at “Personal Touch”, a home health care company. She was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. In addition to…

Betty L. Butera, 95, of New Beaver Boro passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Center following an extended illness. Born December 18, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Nettie Ray Wigley Brooks. She was married for 53 years to Jack A. Butera who passed away February, 27, 1995. Betty graduated from New Castle High School. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She also liked to sew and crochet. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include son, John A. “Jack” Butera of New Beaver Boro; three daughters,…

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Anderson, 55, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, December 29, 2016 at West Penn Hospital. Born March 20, 1961 in Punta Gorda, Florida, he was the son of the late Alan L. and Doris McConnell Anderson Sr. He was married for 35 years to Sue Ellen Grinnen Anderson who survives. Ronnie graduated from the Lawrence County VO Tech in 1979. He worked for 34 years as a truck driver for Wampum Hardware. He also partnered with his wife in Home Exterior, a family craft business. Ronnie was a hard worker whose greatest pleasure in…

Anna M. Weingartner, 99, formerly of Ellwood Rd., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24 at the Clepper Manor in Sharon. Born March 19, 1917 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles S.and Clara Kocher Weisz. She was married for 64 years to William Fred Weingartner who passed away February 24, 2003. Anna was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church and a member of the church’s former Naomi Circle. She also volunteered with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Deanne (Chip) Kissick…

Helen J. Zeh, 92, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home following a short illness. Born April 24, 1924 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Nancy H. “Dimple” Davis Wilson. She was married for 68 years to William C. Zeh, who survives. Helen was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was also a lifelong active member and former officer of the Big Beaver/ Mahoning Valley Grange. She was a member of the Grange Campers Club and Ladies Club….

Harold Lee Gwin, Sr, 92 of North Beaver Twp passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, Pa following a brief illness. Mr. Gwin was born May 28, 1924 in North Beaver Twp, a son of Edwin Lee and Matilda H. Hopper Gwin. He was a 1942 graduate of Mount Jackson High School and was known as something of a lead foot, earning the nickname “Barney Oldfield” after the American pioneer auto racer whose name was synonymous with speed. He was a veteran of WWII and entered the military in 1943, serving 2 years with the…

Freda Mae Cooper Brenneman, 85, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Portersville, PA, strongly and confidently walked into heaven and was welcomed by her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2016. Born March 19, 1931 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Lena Stickle Cooper. Freda was married for 52 years to John Jarvis Brenneman who passed away in 2014. Freda was retired from Bob Jones University where she faithfully served in Accounts Payable for 31 years. Gracious, kind, loving, selfless; these are a few of the attributes that describe Freda and her life….

Donald Lee “Gabby” Hays, 78, of Mottern Rd., Chicora (Oakland Twp.) passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Oakland following a lengthy illness. Born October 13, 1938 in Donegal, Butler County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel Rodgers Hays. He was married for 59 years to Judy Mottern Hays who survives. Gabby worked at Pullman Standard and then at Trinity. He then owned and operated many different businesses in the Butler Area. He was a member of the North Butler Presbyterian Church. A Veteran of the Army, he was a member…