Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Daniel James Blank, 23, of Scott Twp passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born November 2, 2001 in Farrell, he was the son of Jacob R. and Nancy E. Blank. Daniel graduated from Laurel Jr/Sr High School with the class of 2020. He furthered his education at Westminster College where he earned his degree in Biology, and a minor in Business. He was a dedicated member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. A gifted athlete, Daniel excelled on the football and track and field teams at both the high school and collegiate levels. His mother was known in the stands…

Dann S. Zelic, 85, of Chewton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 21, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Mike and Eileen Hickman Zelic. He was married to Mary G. Jacquin Zelic. Dann first worked at Mike’s Bait Shop in Portersville, then B&W, and then he owned and operated Zelic’s Sewage and Drain. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and in his younger years hunting. A kindhearted man, he enjoyed helping people. Survivors include his wife of 33 years Mary; son, Dan (Lori) Zelic of…

Joan Snyder, 89, of West Pittsburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Haven Convalescent Nursing Home, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Born June 18, 1935 in West Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Mae Valentine Schultz. She married Thomas E. Snyder on June 20, 1959. They were married for 56 years when he passed away on March 5, 2016. Joan was a member of the former Holy Cross Church, now Holy Spirit Parish. She was an employee of the Chamber of Commerce in Phoenix, AZ and upon her return to New Castle, Western Union, where she…

Fred E. Bennett, 94, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence. Born May 1, 1930 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Bender Bennett. A proud Army Veteran, Fred served from 1952-1954. He formerly owned F.E. Bennett excavating and retired from Herr-Voss in Rochester where he worked as a truck driver. After his retirement he worked in maintenance at Camp Kon-O-Kwee. He enjoyed going to the auctions in Rogers OH especially the Heavy Equipment Auctions, and hardly ever missed enjoying a fish dinner on Fridays at Harry’s Place…

Cynthia Lee Patrick, 74, of Harmony passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born December 28, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice J. Shuster Platt. She was married to Jim Patrick when he passed away on August 1, 2007. Cynthia graduated from Riverside in 1968. For several years she was employed as a bus driver for Ellwood City Public Schools. She was a long-time member of the Breakers Pool Team and enjoyed crocheting. She cherished moments with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren, who were the…

Donald P. Frum, 51, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Wampum) was received into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at UPMC Passavant following a lengthy illness. Born December 30, 1973 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Donald P. Frum Sr. and Sandra Shaner Kirkwood of Wampum. Donald graduated from West Mayfield Christian School and had worked as a self-employed contractor. He was an active member of the Mayfield Bible Baptist Church of Beaver Falls. Some of his hobbies were playing cards, fishing, and singing. Skilled with his hands, Don found joy…

Robert Hartman, 83, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence. Born May 29, 1941 in Freedom, he was the son of the late Lester and Althea Hartman. For many years Bob owned and operated Hartman Silkscreen in Wampum. Survivors include his son, Robert Hartman, II of Michigan and his daughter, Amy Hartman of Washington. Per his wishes, no services will be held. He will be interred in Clinton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

John Robert “Bobby” Powell, 82, of New Beaver Borough passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. Bobby was born on December 18, 1942 in Ellwood City, to the late Frank A. and Helen V. (Butkevitz) Powell of Chewton. Bobby graduated from Wampum High School in 1961 and worked for many years at Koppel Steel and B&W. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn Takas of Chippewa and Connie Buchanan of Ellwood City. He also leaves his nieces, Coreen Rozgonyi of Hermitage, Robbin Catanese of Bainbridge, OH, and Jodi Buchanan of Chewton along…

James C. Mora, 57, of Wampum passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence following a courageous one-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born January 20, 1968 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Ronald P. and Linda McKim Mora. James attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Vo-Tech in 1986. He then graduated from the New Castle School of Trades. A skilled electrician, James worked at Bruce and Merrilees in New Castle and was a member of the IBEW Local Union 712 in Beaver. He loved being outdoors, especially to ride his motorcycle and side by side. He also…

David C. Ketterer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, PA with his family at his bedside. He was born in Ellwood City on January 18, 1948, to the late Karl Wesley Ketterer and the late Grace Fedora Irwin Ketterer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968. He married his wife, Patricia Lorraine Cox Ketterer on October 28, 1967. David worked at the B&W Steel Mill and then as an insurance agent at the former Kildoo Insurance Agency. David was a devoted husband and a loving father known…