Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Shirley V. Harper, 76, formerly of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an illness. Born Nov. 19, 1939 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Lester Boyd and Isla Naomi Smurthwaite Cook. She was married to David D. Harper who passed away in 1991. Shirley was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Her most cherished time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Murray of Ellwood City, Gail Hackett of Florida, Susan (Robert) Musgrave of Biglerville, Pa., Sandra Dee…

Jane M. Hamilton Jackson, 93, of North Sewickley, formerly of New Galilee and Beaver Falls, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 17, 2015, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Floyd S. and Mary E. McCaughtry Hamilton on Jan. 30, 1922, in Chippewa Township. She graduated from Darlington High School in 1939 and attended The Missionary Training Institute, Nyack, N.Y., graduating in 1948. She went on to earn a B. Elem. Ed. from Geneva College in 1952, followed by a M. Ed. From Westminster College in 1967. She…

Frances Atkinson, 86, of Pittsburgh Circle, Ellwood City passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a brief illness. Born July 14, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Janose. She was married to Robert D. Atkinson who passed away Oct. 18, 2013. Frances was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She graduated from Lincoln High School and was a hostess at the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls for many years. She enjoyed shopping and having lunch with friends. Survivors include a daughter in law, Sandy Atkinson,…

Bernice J. Platt, 84, of New Middletown, Oh. formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Born Dec. 22, 1930 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Dolly T. West Shuster. She was married for 66 years to Carl D. Platt who survives. Bernice was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Ellwood and a current member of the First Baptist Church in Beaver Falls. She was very active in summer Bible School Programs for numerous churches in the area. She was instrumental in…

Joseph John Galmarini, 83, of Galmarini Lane, Wampum passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 at the Providence Care Center where he was a resident for the past 29 months. Born Sept. 18, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Josephine Timpolio Galmarini. Joe was married for 62 years to Norma Montani Galmarini who survives. Joe retired in 1984 from Babcock & Wilcox where he was an inspector. He was a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum. Joe served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of…

Grace M. DeMark, 97, of Beaver St., Wampum passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley following a short illness. Born Sept. 7, 1918 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa Aiello DeMark. Grace owned and operated Grace’s Beauty Shop in downtown New Castle for 45 years. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer. Grace graduated from Wampum High School and the New Castle Beauty Academy. She loved cooking, reading and cross stitching. Her most precious time was…

Charlie Baird, 79, of North Sewickley Twp., Beaver Falls died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born July 26, 1936 in North Sewickley Twp., he was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine Baird. He was married for 33 years to Shirley Baird as they were married Oct. 30, 1982. She survives. Charlie owned and operated his own trucking company for 35 years. He then drove for FBC Chemicals in Mars until his retirement in 1998. He was also a part owner of Eisenbrown, Baird International Harvester Dealer. He was a…

Maria L. “Mimi” Allen, 27, New Castle died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1988 in New Castle, Pa., she was the beloved daughter of Robert E. “Bobby” Allen and the late Teresa Shuler Kaczmarek . Mimi was a cheerleader and softball player at Union High School, where she graduated. She loved the outdoors and fishing. She loved life and family to the fullest. She was a devoted mother to her babies, Thomas “TJ” Ingram, Teresa, Aydrian and Elisea Jackson. Survivors in addition to her father and children are her brothers, Markus…

Rosella M. Shaffer Smith, 96, of Ellwood City, formerly of Wampum passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by family following a brief illness. Born May 3, 1919 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert Herring and Mary Jane McCauley Herring . Rosella was a homemaker and also a retired custodian from the Riverside Area School District. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and reading. She cherished time spent with her family and her dogs. Survivors include a daughter, Carol (Greg) Wood of Wexford; five grandchildren, Erin Wood, Justin (Jamie) Wood, Colby…

Thomas Maxwell, 68, of Ellwood City, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence. Born Jan. 1, 1947, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James A. and Elizabeth Jean McMurdo Maxwell. He was married to Joyce McDevitt Maxwell, who passed away in 2005. Tom retired in 2008 after 40 years of service as an accountant for the Heritage Valley Health System. Tom was a poster child for polio when he was eight years old. Despite his handicaps, he saved the neighbor boy from drowning in his youth. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman,…