Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Paula Jean Allen Hilliard, 75, of Wampum passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, following a short illness. Born on August 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Jean Aley Allen. Paula grew up and attended elementary school in Wampum until the merger with Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. Paula married Ed Hilliard and enjoyed 34 years of marriage until his untimely passing on January 13, 2010. Together they nurtured four children; Charlie Hilliard of New Castle, Katie Hilliard of Gates NC, Andy (Jess) Hilliard of Rutledge TN, and Jan…

David Paul Haniwalt, 64, of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 12, 1961, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Janet L. Mays Haniwalt. David graduated from Oil City High School in 1979 and then earned a B.S. from Edinboro University. He worked for 422 Auto Sales Online Auction’s where he sold buses and cars. He was affiliated with the Risen Savior Christian Church in Ellwood City and volunteered with Joshua’s Haven in Sharon and Prince of Peace in Farrell. He was…

Katherine C. “Kathy” Oliver, 73, of Indiana PA passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. Born March 7, 1952, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Leonard S. and Patricia C. Mears Oliver. Kathy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. Following high school, she went to IUP where she earned her B.A. in French and then her master’s degree in Counselor Education. She was first employed by Indiana County Dept. of Human Services as a Case Manager and then for the Indiana Community Guidance Center as a Case Manager for the chronically…

Abraham J. Stevenson, 73, of Wampum passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 19, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Mildred E. Forrest Stevenson. Abraham was Christian by faith. He had a decorated 20-year career in the Army as a SSGT where he earned a Bronze Star amongst many other accolades. Survivors include son, Christopher Stevenson of Washington DC (Elaine Pelton – partner); daughter, Suzanne Stevenson of Bryan, TX (Neil Gutierrez – partner); two grandchildren; Mason Joel Lobdell and Sarabelle Alison Stevenson Lobdell; six…

Harold M. Kumrow, 64, of North Beaver Twp. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence. Born May 4, 1961, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold L. “Luke” and Elizabeth L. “Betty” Caravella Kumrow. Harold previously worked as a cook at Eat’n Park in New Castle. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering around the house. Survivors include two sons, Brandon (Monica) Kumrow of Hillsville and Harold M. Kumrow, Jr. of New Castle; two grandchildren; Khya and Kambria Kumrow; three sisters, Sherry (Arthur) Johnson of West Pittsburgh, Jo Ellen (Ronald) Harper of Beaver Falls, and…

Richard R. Baker, 83, of Shenango Twp. passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his residence. Born November 3, 1941, in Akron, he was the son of the late William and Nellouise Frymyer Baker. He married Nancy Vaneman Baker on July 7, 1962. Richard graduated from Howland High School in 1959 and spent his career as a machine operator, working 20 years at Casings. He was affiliated with the Savannah United Methodist Church and faithfully listened to In Touch Ministries by Charles Stanley. He loved bird watching, listening to country music, and dogs. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed riding…

Donald A. Lutz, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born March 17, 1937, in Hoytdale, he was the son of the late Daniel and Hilda Deal Lutz. He was married to Karen Abraham Lutz. Donald worked as a maintenance supervisor for B&W and Koppel Steel in Ambridge until his retirement. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and attended the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. An avid outdoorsman, Donald was a skilled fisherman and hunter. He particularly enjoyed fishing at Pymatuning and hunting…

Denise Marie Hill, 68, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her residence. Born June 24, 1957, in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gibson and Ruby MacDonald Craine. She was married to the late Leonard Hill. Denise graduated from Lincoln High School and was a devoted member of the Chewton Baptist Church.  For many years, she worked in the kitchen at the Ellwood City Hospital. She enjoyed watching her favorite shows on T.V. and loved going fishing. She is survived by her mom, Ruby Craine of Ellwood City. In addition…

Larry Bruce McCaslin of Ellwood City, PA was reunited with his parents in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Sunday, August 24, 2025 at St. Barnabas at Beaver Meadows in Beaver, PA, three days following the 60th. wedding anniversary to his wife, Linda. Larry was born on January 9, 1943 in Ellwood City, PA to William “Pat” and Esther (Welsh) McCaslin. Larry’s youth was marked by adventures on Wiley Hill and, later, his love of and excellence in baseball. He met Linda Fusetti at Park Gate Baptist Church where they made memories participating…