Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Pamela R. Fatula, 61, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her residence. Born March 26, 1955 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lafe”Bud” and Joyce Gillespie Faurie. She was married for 40 years to James J. Fatula who survives. Pam was employed at the Ellwood City Hospital where she worked in the admitting and x-ray departments. She was an active member of the First Church of God where she held many offices with the Women’s Christian Group. Pam’s most cherished time was spent with her children and grandchildren In addition…

Terry L. McCandless, 57, of First Ave., Ellwood City passed away at home,surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 11, 2016 following an extended illness. Born June 1, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Elsie A. Newton McCandless Sr. He was married to Cathy Yeykal McCandless who passed away in 2012. Terry graduated from Lincoln High School. He had formerly worked at Wiley Heating and Alsy Lighting in Ellwood City, and A-C Plus in Burnstown. He enjoyed working on cars and anything with a motor in is. Terry loved drinking coffee. His…

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…