Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Rose J. Bartley, 89, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. Born April 5, 1927 on Division Ave. in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Adele Funari Battilocchi. She was married for 60 years to Clyde M. Bartley as they just celebrated their anniversary on April 28. He survives. Rose graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945 and then attended Geneva College. She first worked as a secretary at the Aetna Standard. Rose then became the Vice President of Clyde M. Bartley Construction Co for many years. Rose…

Lynn C. Stelter, 68, of Turkey Hill Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born April 15, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Margaret L. Harper Stelter. He was married for 48 years to Nancy Wojnar Stelter who survives. Lynn was the owner of the Clean Care Carpet Cleaning. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. Lynn enjoyed camping, traveling, cards, pool, dancing, playing his guitar, and going to flea markets. His most cherished time was spent with family and friends….

Elmer George Hall, 91, of Sycamore Dr., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a three month illness. Born November 29, 1924 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Harry L.and Helen Sias Hall. Elmer attended Lincoln High School and then was employed by the Ellwood City Forge, National Tube Company, Mathews Conveyor Company, and lastly Riverside School District where he served as custodian from which he retired in late 1986.Elmer was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over 60 years where he served in several capacities. He took a…

Helen C. Barto, 98, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her residence. Born October 26, 1917 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances Crum Gibson Sr. She was married for 59 years to Ray N. Barto who passed away November 1, 1999. Helen was a long time Crossing Guard for the Ellwood City Police Department. She was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Helen enjoyed traveling. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Tim) Giegel of Pittsburgh; son, Dennis (Suzanne) Barto of…

Doris Mae Jennings, 86, of Soap Run Rd., Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born March 18, 1930 in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Agnew Drushel. She was married for 63 years to John “Jack” Jennings as they were married on November 22, 1952. He survives. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. She worked as a waitress at the former Kaufman House in Zelienople. She also had previously worked at the Glass Plant in Frisco and managed the J.S. Raub Shoe Store in the Franklin Plaza….

Donald E. Brommer, 60, of Meadville, formerly of Wampum, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a result of injuries that he received in an automobile accident on April 13. Born June 12, 1955 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Ralph I. and Lucille Goodland Brommer. Don was married June 24, 1978 to Joan Porada Brommer, who survives. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Joan, survivors include three sons, Carl (Kathy) Brommer of Meadville, Donald (Jody) Brommer of New…

Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was active with the Women of the Moose and was an officer in the Gotta-Gittaway-Campers club. Survivors include a sister, Agnes D’Ambrosia of California and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death…

Mary A. Cilli, 87, of New Beaver Boro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born December 25, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Shultz Caimano. She was married for over 50 years to Alfred G. Cilli who passed away March 11, 2002. Mary was a homemaker who loved her six children. She was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum. She enjoyed cooking and baking, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Survivors include…

Maxine M. Himes, 78, of Pikes Corner, North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born May 10, 1937 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loy Hollabuagh and the late Dorothy Dixon Hollabaugh Pearce. She was married for 60 years to Richard Himes as they were married in August of 1955. He survives. Maxine was an escort for 20 years at Heritage Valley, Beaver Hospital. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening and doing crafts. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. In addition to her husband,…

John E. “Buddy” Palinski, 75, of Lynnwood Dr., Fombell died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who will miss him tremendously on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Born August 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kendi Palinski. He was married for 57 years to Mary K. Murphy Palinski who survives. John was originally from the Brookline Area of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1979. John and his family then settled in the Fombell area. John worked for…