Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Guy Prestia, 102, of Ellwood City, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was a man of action whose service to his family, community, country, and faith radiated throughout his life. Born April 26, 1922 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Madeline (Violante) and Joseph Prestia. He married the late Patricia Prestia, his wife of 54 years, on June 29, 1957. Guy was a 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School. He served during WWII as a Sergeant in the 45th Infantry Division, 157th Infantry Regiment, E Company. His unit spent an…

John P. Novalesi, 90, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Cambridge Falls following a brief illness. Born February 14, 1934 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Emilio and Emma Barrichini Novalesi. He was married to Marlene J. Karner Novalesi for 28 years when she passed in 1985. John graduated from Wampum High School 1953, where he was named as an All-State Basketball Player. He then went to St. Francis College in Loretto PA on a full basketball scholarship earning his bachelor’s degree. After graduating college, he taught US History at…

Sharon A. Petrocelli, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born June 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Shirley Kratsas. She married Walter S. Petrocelli on September 28, 1974. Sharon graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh and then from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. She was a member of the former BVM Church and current member of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Through the years, Sharon worked at Kaufman’s in Pittsburgh, at McDonald’s for 16 years, and in the bakery at the Monaca Walmart….

Alan R. McBride, 64, of North Beaver Township passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. Born March 4, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Mont L. and Margaret E. “Peg” Cotton McBride. He was married for 35 years to Debra A. Himes McBride. Alan worked on his family’s dairy farm until his retirement. He graduated from Mohawk in 1978 where he was a member of the FFA. He was also a member of the Big Beaver Grange and the Westfield Presbyterian Church. He took great pleasure and enjoyment working on the…

Patricia (Patty) Skvarla, 89, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born July 30, 1935 in Lower Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Leopardo. Patty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. She was very active in the community, being a member of the Women of the Moose, the Municipal Women’s Club, Challengers, and various card clubs. Patty married William (Bill) Skvarla on February 12, 1955 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Survivors include her four children, William (Regina) Skvarla Jr. of Saginaw, MI; Janis…

Louis W. “Macy” Miller, 91, of Wampum passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 21, 1933 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Bertha Toth Miller. He was married to Carol A. Mohr Miller. Macy retired in June 1995 from Medusa where he worked as a mechanic. Catholic by faith, Macy was a Veteran of the Army serving in Korea. He enjoyed fishing and watching the trains behind his house. Survivors include his wife of 66 years Carol, two daughters, Barb (Adam) Moldovan and Mindy…

Dorothy I. Boots, 85, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence. Born December 31, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Sr. and Blanche Irene Mason Wiley. Dorothy had worked at Hillview Manor in the dietary department. In her younger years, she was an active member of the Center Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. She was an avid knitter and loved all animals Survivors include son, Don (Theresa) Boots Jr. of New Castle; two granddaughters, Destiny McCune and Taylor Boots; two sisters, Catherine Isabell Cooper of…

Ruth Middleton, 76, of Koppel passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born February 19, 1948 in Brown City, MI, she was the daughter of the late Hazen G. and Minnie L. Robinson London. She was married to Allen Middleton when he passed away in 2005. During Ruth’s working years, she was employed as a nurse’s aide in home health care. She loved reading, doing puzzles, and watching Jeopardy and Star Trek. Survivors include two sons, Keith Hopkins of Ohio and Kevin Auchter of Koppel; grandson, Brandon Dabney of Koppel; former daughter-in-law, Raquel Auchter with whom she…

Catherine “Kay” Thompson, 101, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Northview Estates. Born August 19, 1922 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Esther Cora Shaffer Marshall. She was married to Robert G. Thompson for 59 years. Catherine graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940. Throughout her life she was a member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church, Camp Run Presbyterian Church, and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Scottsboro, Alabama. She was a member of the Ellwood City Women’s Club and a 500 Card Club for 56 years. Catherine worked six…

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” On July 18, 2024, Winifred Yvonne Goatley Daniel departed this life at the home of her daughter after a short illness. Born in Chewton, PA August 20, 1937 to William and Imogene Goatley, she graduated from Wampum High School (’55) and Central State University (BA ’60). She went on to teach grades 1-8 for over forty years in the CMSD, Maple Heights City Schools and Warren City Schools districts. Her favorite grade to teach was 4th Grade, and she took pride in teaching all of her students the songs “Star Spangled Banner”…