Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Arnold F. Irwin, 68, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a one-week illness. Born March 3, 1956 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Arnold Lawrence and Elizabeth Headland. Arnold graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Through the years he worked many jobs in the area including at Golden Hill Nursing Home, Infocision as a telemarketer, N.C. Battery, and delivering for West Gate Furniture. He was an avid reader especially Steven King and a Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Debra A. Lutz Irwin; sister, Darlene…

Mark Eric Mielke, 61, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born July 11, 1963 in Shirley, Long Island NY, he was the son of Samuel L. Mielke Sr. of New Beaver Borough and Patricia Panella Smail of New Brighton. Mark attended Mohawk High School and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Following high school he served in the United States Navy. Mark owned and operated T-Bones Paramount in Wampum and worked as a machinist for Precision Feed Screws in New Castle. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Survivors include his father…

Harold L. “Bucky” Weingartner, 93, of Wayne Township passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital following complications from a fall. Born July 12, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jesse G. and Meryl F. Hazen Weingartner. He was married to Delores M. Filippone Weingartner for 66 years until her death on June 12, 2017. Bucky worked at Arthur F. Hazen and Sons until his retirement in 1986. He was a lifelong farmer and the owner/operator of the Breezy Hill Farm. He was a lifelong member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church where…

Thomas LeRoy Tindall, 82, of Clearwater FL (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born January 24, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Walter and Cora Laborde Tindall. Thomas graduated from Lincoln High School and then from Geneva College. He retired from KPMG in 2007 after many years of dedicated service as a CPA and Partner. Following his retirement, he moved to Clearwater with his wife Barbara. An avid golfer, Thomas also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 43 years Barbara Clifford Tindall;…

Susan E. Stelter, 69, of New Beaver Borough passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her residence following a short illness. Born June 13, 1955 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Nye Bernd. Susan graduated from Riverside High School. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crafting, and cooking. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Dale E. Stelter; two daughters, Nicole (John) Walker of Bessemer and Ashley (Michael Edinger) Stelter of Ellwood City; sister, Kathy Sedgwick of Ellwood City; granddaughter,…

Norberta Rosalia Modliszewski entered the heavenly kingdom on Thursday December 26, 2024 following a brief illness. Born June 11, 1940 in Ellwood City Hospital, she was the daughter of John and Mary Walukiewicz Modliszewski. Norberta, the last of her family, was preceded in death by two brothers, John Frances who died in infancy (1932) and James Frederick in 2007. She was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. Norberta received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mt. Mercy College (Carlow University) in Pittsburgh, PA in 1962 and her Master of Science Degree…

Metro “Mickey” Stefura, 99, of Koppel passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Lakeview Personal Care Home Darlington. Born June 17, 1925 in Koppel, he was the son of the late John and Sophie Kwashicki Stefura. He married Ann Fidell Stefura on June 16, 1951. They were married for 49 years when she passed away on December 16, 2000. Mickey attended Lincoln High School. A proud veteran, he served in the Army during WWII. He retired from B&W in Beaver Falls, worked at the Shippingport Power Plant, Brooks Construction, and did small engine repair from home and was known as…

Steven J. Misco Jr., 70, of Shenango Twp. passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Edison Manor following a short illness. Born May 30, 1954 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Steven J. Sr. and Helen Dudash Misco. Steve was a graduate of Shenango High School. He was a journeyman machinist working at Precision Feed Screws in New Castle. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and was an avid Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Rae Lynn Wimer Misco; two stepsons, Shaun E. (Lynn Nocera) Smith of New Castle and Kenneth F….

J. Eugene Montozzi, 97, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. Born September 27, 1927 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. He married the late Donna Jean Ferrucci Montozzi on February 3, 1951. They were married for 65 years when she passed away on June 26, 2016. Eugene graduated from Wampum High School in 1945 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. A proud Veteran, he retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the Army including his time in the Reserves. Following his military…

Brian M. “Pooch” Berendt, 62, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 25, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William M. and Elsie L. Paul Berendt. Pooch graduated from Lincoln High School in 1981. He retired as a truck driver and also worked with his brother at Berendt General Contracting. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Saxon Club in Ellwood City. A lifelong Rolling Stones fan, Pooch was a roadie for many local bands specializing as a sound…