Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Dorothy A. Pogozelec, 80, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her residence. Born February 17, 1944 in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Tedrow. She married the late Bernard J. Pogozelec on June 22, 1963. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s in Wampum, a current member of the Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City, and a longtime member of the Wampum Women’s Club. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and working in her garden. Survivors include three sons, Bernard E. (Karen) of Chewton, Anthony M. (Wendy) of Mercer, and Edward…

Robert L Hackett, 86, of Possum Hollow Road Wampum died on Saturday, June 22nd following an extended illness at his home. Born January 21, 1938 in New Castle, PA. He was the second of four children to Hansel “Jack” and Esther (McQuiston) Hackett He graduated from Wampum High School in 1955. He maintained friendships with many classmates and enjoyed breakfasts for years with his fellow teammates. He married Betty (Dolly) Straley on March 31, 1956 and had four children. He worked at the B&W and Medusa. He was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church. Mr. Hackett enjoyed many activities…

Diane S. Gallo, 67, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born March 24, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Glen Ray and Annie McConahy Boyer. She was married to Nick Gallo. A graduate of Mohawk in 1975, Diane had retired from the PA Turnpike where she worked as a toll collector. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, and gambling. Above all, she cherished moments spent with her family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Nick Gallo; daughter, Nicole Ann Gallo of the home; two…

Helen Suzanne “Pudy” Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Northview Estates. Born July 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Jeane (Helling) Krestel Sr. She was married to the late William K. “Biff” Pander Jr. for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. He passed away January 6, 2024. Pudy retired after 25 years from the Ellwood City School District where she was a 4th Grade Teacher at West End and North Side Elementary Schools. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Pudy…

Kenneth J. Nagel, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness. Born February 11, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Don Nagel and Shirley Crowl Nagel Cox of Beaver Falls. Kenneth graduated from Riverside in 1977 then from Penn State Behrend with High Honors and ultimately from YSU, where he earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering. He worked at Seco/Warwick Corporation in Meadville, taught at the New Castle School of Trades, and had retired from SPX Flow Technologies in Ocala FL….

Dorothy A. Houk, 74, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died in Leechburg, PA the afternoon of June 8, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1949 in Ellwood City to Blaine Norman and Nancy Elizabeth Markle Houk. She attended the North Denver Apostolic Church of Jesus where she enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord and music, and would often play the keyboard, organ or piano that she taught herself to play. She was employed as an LPN at a variety of hospitals from Miami, FL to Denver, CO, to Seattle, WA where she eventually retired after 21…

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Haven Convalescent Home following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1930 in Donora, she was the daughter of the late Dorin Huffman and Myrtle Cox. She was married to Charles D. “Chuck” Fosnaught for 49 years when he passed away on July 5, 1996. Virginia was a member of the 1st Church of God on Euclid Ave. in New Castle, the G.A.R, and the Beaver Falls Elks where she crocheted lap robes for Veteran’s. She was honored by the Beaver Falls Elks as Citizen of the…

Harold A. (Hank) Allen, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (formerly of Wampum, PA) passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, he was 83. Born July 23, 1940 in Wampum, PA, he was the son of the late Coy W. and Era Rhodes Allen. He was married to the late El Dora Hughey together they had two children. He then later married Charlotte Allen. Hank graduated from Wampum High School in 1958, where, as captain of the basketball team, led the team to the PA State Championship Title. He was honored as “All State”. Then he attended Baldwin-Wallace and Youngstown State University. His…

Martha L. Wehman, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Cranberry Place. Born October 1, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late J. Kenneth and Mabel Baldwin Louden. She was married to Arthur F. Wehman for over 64 years when he passed away on February 10, 2021. Martha graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. In her youth, she worked for her Aunt Helen and Uncle Jake at the Triangle Inn. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pirates fan, enjoyed going…

Michael R. Nicely, 74, of Enon Valley passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born August 16, 1949 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Meehan Nicely. Michael was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Thompson Brothers Coal Company and at Universal Rundle in New Springfield OH. Always a jokester, Michael loved anything to do with cars, camping in Tionesta, and watching old Westerns on Tv. Above all else, Michael cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include…