Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Anthony J. “Tony” Biega, 53, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at UPMC Passavant – McCandless following a short illness. Born February 27, 1969 in Ellwood City, he was the son of John Biega Jr. and Gloria Biega. He was married to the late Jackie Biega for over 20 years, until she passed on June 19, 2021. Tony had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1988. He served four years in the US Army, stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Tony was a construction worker and was proud of the many buildings that he worked on. He…

Barbara L. Hairhoger, 92, of Perry Twp passed away on November 24, 2022, at the Passavant Retirement Center Zelionople. Born August 17, 1930 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Albina Kosior Hozick. She was married for 65 years to Joseph E. “Buster” Hairhoger who passed away December 30, 2012. Barbara formerly worked at Isaly’s in Wampum and at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. Barbara was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and of the Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City, where she was a member…

Eleanor S Palatka of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Trinity Oaks Personal Care following an extended illness. Eleanor was born September 16, 1928 to the late Joseph and Susanna Fletcher Savu. She was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946. Following high school graduation, Eleanor entered the work force as a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Ellwood City. She subsequently exercised her entrepreneurial spirit as owner of Palatka’s Fine Shoes in Ellwood City. Eleanor also performed duties as office manager and hygienist for Dr. Robert Vaughn and retired as…

John E. Leopardo, 91, of North Sewickley Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1930, in Chewton, PA, to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Massa) Leopardo. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948 and The Pennsylvania State University with a Major in Mechanical Engineering in 1952. John served in the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland from 1955 – 1957. Following his service he was employed and held management positions with National Tube/US Steel, Babcock & Wilcox, and Pittsburgh Tube. He retired…

Barbara Boydell, 88, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1934 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Tressa L. (Ritter) Hall. She was married to John Boydell. Barbara was a nurse for over 20 years at the Ellwood Hospital. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Our dear mother was funny, loving, always caring, unselfish, and courageous. We are so fortunate to have spent our lives with her. We will miss her every day….

Lisa J. Cook, 57, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Born August 7, 1965 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Betty June Weir D’Amico. Lisa enjoyed traveling and time spent with her family. She was Catholic by faith. Survivors include son, Jesse (Kayla) Householder of Rochester; two daughters, Ashley Cook of New Castle and Paige D’Amico of New Galilee; three sisters, Avis M. Smith of Wampum, Mary (Mark) Cunningham of Ellport, and Christine E. (Robert) Hodes of Gilbertsville; one brother, James M. (Ricky) D’Amico of St. Cloud, FL,…

ROY LEE HERR JR., 36 of Wampum, passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on November 10, 2022. Born June 9, 1986 in New Castle, PA he was the son of Cynthia (Klinesmith) Herr, Mesa, AZ and the late Roy Lee Herr Sr. Roy was a 2004 graduate of Shenango High School and a 2019 graduate of Slippery Rock University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. Majoring in Physical Fitness and Activity Management. Following graduation, Roy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. on August 21,2006 and served as a Scout for the 3rd…

Connie S. Tetmire, 63, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. Born May 14, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David “John” and Helen Rabosky McLaughlin. She was married to Gustave “Hutch” Tetmire for 35 years when he passed away on June 9, 2020. Connie had graduated from Lincoln in 1977. She worked for the Ellwood City Hospital in the Dietary Department for over 40 years. Connie was a member of Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City. Some of her interests were…

Milton D. Ippolito, 76, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at AHN Grove City following a short illness. Born March 19, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jacob A. and Betty J. Powell Ippolito. He was married to Karen Kennedy Ippolito in 1967. Milton had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. Milt was employed by the B&W and then was the Owner and Operator of Wampum Sport and Cycle. He was a full time National Guardsman retiring as Master Sergeant from the 107th Field Artillery. From 1992-2002 he was maintenance support of…

Barbara Cippel Grinnen, 63, of Wampum (formerly of Ford City) passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born December 24, 1958 in Ford City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Martha Beno Cippel. She was married to James R. “Tex” Grinnen. Barb graduated from Ford City High School in 1977. Then she attended Seton Hill and Penn State University where she earned a master’s degree in dietetics. She was employed at UPMC Jameson Hospital for over 41 years as a dietitian. Survivors include her husband of 35 years James;…