Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

William Guy Hollencamp, 66, of Wampum passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born March 12, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William B. and Delores Stewart Hollencamp. Bill had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. He previously worked for Smith Paving and currently worked at the Ellwood City Forge in Maintenance. He was an active member of the Park Gate Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. Some of his interests were gardening, cutting firewood, and watching the Pirates, whom he loved….

Marlene Patterson 81, of New Beaver Borough, passed away Friday June 16, following a brief illness. Born June 30, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry Morgan and Helen (Duff) Patterson. Marlene graduated from Mohawk High School in 1959 and then graduated from New Castle Business School. After graduating, she worked several places until she started her own business Marlene Patterson Freight Agency and Mini Storage in Wampum in 1985. She was a member of Wampum United Methodist Church. She designed her own Christmas Cards, enjoyed planting flowers and yard work, and was an animal…

Dora Bennett, 89, of Wayne Township passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Cranberry Place following a brief illness. Born August 20, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Cleo Miller Duff. Dora enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family. She enjoyed time spent outdoors in her garden and watching baseball, especially the Braves. Survivors include her loving husband John Bennett; three daughters, LuAnn (Rick) Lutz of Ellwood City, Debbie (Bob) Burry of New Castle, and Barb (Curt) Peffer of Fombell; son, John (Rhonda) Bennett of Beaver Falls; six grandchildren, Lisa (Greg) Barchetti,…

Charles (Chuck) Gregory Essey, 65, of New Galilee, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 3, 1957 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Essey and Betty (Campbell-Essey) Kennedy. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman who spent much of his time in nature. His favorite places included the McKenzie River and the Santiam River areas in Oregon. He loved fishing, camping, and target shooting with his various guns and rifles. He also loved animals, especially his dogs, Toby and Buddy. Chuck was a wonderful artist and he found joy in creating…

Ronald J. Geddes, 72, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital after a long hard battle. Born October 9, 1950 in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late William L. and Virginia Ann Allen Geddes. Ron and his family lived in Mannheim, Germany until 1960. He then lived in Florida where he graduated from T.R. Robinson High School in 1969. He studied at Butler County Community College and Penn State. Ron had retired from Lark Enterprises where he worked as a supervisor from 1984 until 1999. After retiring, he worked…

Carolyn J. Keane, 81, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at The Grove At New Wilmington. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 5, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William and Lavada (Welsh) Sobeski. She was married for 55 years to Thomas W. Keane Sr. as they were married August 12, 1967. Carolyn was a member of the Divine Grace Parish and their Christian Mothers Association. She also was a member of their Banner Group and enjoyed making pierogies for the annual St. Agatha Bazaar. Carolyn graduated from Lincoln…

Robert D. “Bob” Anderson, 64, of Edinburg passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with brain cancer. Born June 27, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Alan L. Sr. and Doris McConnell Anderson. Bob had graduated from Vo-Tech in 1976. He worked as a field service technician for Burns Industrial Equipment and was the former owner of Anderson’s Lawn Service. He was a current member of the First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. Bob always kept busy and enjoyed working. Family vacations to Ocean City MD…

Joseph Ralph Young Sr., 88, of New Galilee passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his residence after an extended illness. Born November 29, 1934 in Darlington Township, he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Louise McCoy Young. He was married to June Wharry Young. Joseph had graduated from Darlington High School. Following graduation, he worked at the B&W until his retirement. He was a member of the Enon Presbyterian Church and former Board Member of the White Church Cemetery. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed feeding the neighborhood. Survivors include his wife of 64 years…

Susan Jane Swanik, (Sue), passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2023, at the age of 82, in New Castle, PA, Lawrence County. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Marion Stillwell and James Mullan. Sue was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and doting grandmother. She is survived by her husband Mike, children Jim and Buz, and grandchildren Brenden, Alex, Gabby, Matthew, and Maria. Sue was preceded in death by her parents. Prom Queen at her high school in Newark, NJ, she later attended Westminster College for higher education, establishing and cherishing life-long friendships along the way….

Charles E. “Chuck” Gwin, 96, of North Beaver Township passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence. Born December 19, 1926 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Matilda Hopper Gwin. He was married to Betty J. Beatrice for 42 years when she passed on March 30, 1987. He was married to Shirley Kelly when she passed on April 14, 2018. Chuck was a Veteran of the Army serving during WWII. Chuck was retired from Essroc (Bessemer Cement) where he worked as an electrician. He was the oldest member and past commander…