Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Mary Ann Phillippi, 87

Mary Ann Phillippi, 87, of Perry Township passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Born December 5, 1935 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Violet Anna Sanko Rusidoff. She was married to Samuel W. Phillippi. Mary Ann graduated from Slippery Rock High School. In her working years, she drove bus for both Riverside and Ellwood City School District’s and then was employed at the Hampton Inn in Cranberry where she retired. Mary Ann was an active member of the Ellport Community Church where she formerly served as the…


Charles H. Ritter, 85

Charles H. “Chuck” Ritter, 85, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence. Born July 30, 1937 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry and Evelyn Kobbee Ritter. Chuck graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and retired from BNZ Inc. in Zelienople after 35 years. He was affiliated with Lillyville Church of God. Chuck enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, trapping, and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling and softball. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Brenda Marburger Ritter; two sons, Joseph and Harry Ritter, both of Fombell; two daughters,…


Claudia Jean Wimer, 85

Claudia Jean Wimer, 85, of Wampum passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on December 7. Born October 26, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Winona McDonald Bartholomew. Claudia had graduated from Union High School and then from the New Castle School of Business. She was employed by the Jameson Memorial Hospital for many years working as a biller and bookkeeper. She enjoyed doing puzzles and making personal greeting cards. Survivors include her son, Rev. Mike (Deanna) Wimer of Wampum; daughter, Rae…


Linda R. Huffman, 76

Linda R. Huffman, 76, of Wayne Township passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 peacefully at her residence. Born October 25, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ruth M. Clarke Aumiller. She was married to Robert E. Huffman when he passed on February 14, 2016. Linda had graduated from the Pittsburgh Business Academy and then worked and retired from Matthew’s Conveyor as a secretary. Linda was a woman of faith in God and a member of the Berean Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed care giving to the elderly and square dancing with her husband…


Eugene Andrew Scala, 88

Eugene Andrew Scala, 88, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday following a chronic illness from which he usually bounced back. He just kept on going, sharing kindness, humor and love. He survived familial polyposis, a tainted blood infection containing hepatitis, multiple kidney infections, kidney stones and living with only one kidney. Born November 3rd, 1934 he was born in between November 2nd, 1934 and November 4th 1934. The son of the late Andrew and Mary Scala of New Galilee. He was married to Margaret Regina Scala for 51 years whom he loved deeply. He worked a 140-acre family farm…


Edward H. Coates, 69

Edward H. Coates, 69, of North Sewickley Township passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a lengthy illness. Born June 14, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jack Coates and Grace Noah Coates Armstrong. He was married to Pamela McKinney Coates. Ed had graduated from Riverside High school in 1971. After graduation, he worked for Penna Flame for 30 years as a Flame Hardener and for T&M Hardware for 6. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed going to his camp in Strattanville and…


Patty Lou (Main) Procopio, 91

Patty Lou (Main) Procopio, 91, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2022, surrounded by her only son, Frank Christopher Procopio, daughter-in-law, Patricia (Bell) Procopio, and her two loving grandsons, Devan and Dylan Procopio of Greentree, PA. Patty was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Ellwood City, PA., daughter of the late Curtis and Edith Main and sister of the late Phyllis Gordon and Delphine Main. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years and the love of her life, Frank Augustine Procopio of Wampum, PA. They were active members of Park Gate Baptist Church…


Ronald Kaufman, 84

Ronald Kaufman, 84, of Fombell passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Carriage Manor in New Castle. Born March 1, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ferd and Mildred Keisling Kaufman. He was married to Mary Miller Kaufman. Ronald had graduated from Zelienople High School in 1956. After high school, he served his Country in the United States Navy. He retired from Highway Equipment Co. . He also drove truck for BeMac Trucking.  Ronald was an active member of the Concord United Methodist Church for 15 years where he faithfully mowed their grass for 10…


Willie M. Alexander, 69

Willie M. Alexander, 69, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at West Penn Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born June 20, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William Alexander and Inez Bell Alexander Rodriquez. Willie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pittsburgh where he served as their Secretary. Survivors include four brothers, James Patrick Bell of Long Beach, CA, Cornell Alexander of FL, Moses Alexander of OH and Dennis Bell of New Castle; two sisters, Virginia Alexander of New Castle, Silvia Alexander of Pittsburgh; aunt, Chiseko…


Paul J. McQuiston, 50

Paul J. McQuiston, 50, of Lowellville Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1972 in Aliquippa, he was the son of Gerald A. and Linda McQuiston. He was married to Johanna C. (McDonald) McQuiston. Paul was a rail washman for the P.S.C. Group in Monaca, PA. He enjoyed listening to music, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his parents Gerald and Linda of Ellwood City; his wife of 15 years Johanna; two sons, Keenan J. and Liam M. McQuiston all…