Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Andrea R. Eversole, 40, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 16, 2023 of natural causes at her home. Born August 24, 1983 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Kim M. Gaus Cody. Andrea had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech and then from Nursing School. She worked as a nurse for the Ellwood City School District and was Methodist by faith. Andrea was a devoted mother and her main focus and joy in life was her children and family. She is survived by her husband of 10 years Shawn M. Eversole; three…

Lloyd A. Myers Sr, 82 of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Concordia Hospice in Baden. Lloyd was born September 30, 1941 in McKeesport, PA to the late John B. and Ann Katherine Walsh Myers. He was preceded in death by his mother on March 27, 1943, and by his father in 1996, Lloyd was raised by Lee and Flora Zellefrow of Kittanning, PA. A 1959 graduate of Kittanning High School, he was married on September 18, 1961, to Sandra (Foster) Myers, of Rural Valley, PA. They were married for 55 years when she passed away…

Ron P. Kraynak, 82, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born December 24, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Kotuba Kraynak. He was married to Joyce M. Newton Kraynak when she passed away on September 29, 2020. Ron graduated from Lincoln in 1959. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. Along with his wife Joyce, Ron was the owner and operator of the Homestead Bar in Ellwood City for 10 years. He was a member of the Union Goodwill Community…

Mary M. Krchmar, 76, of Koppel passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center. Born December 9, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Violet Arvada Dixon Leksell. Mary had graduated from culinary school and worked as a cook for many years in a number of restaurants in the area including the McDowell Hotel in Koppel. She loved cooking and especially loved to cook holiday dinners. She enjoyed making Christmas cookies and giving them to her friends and loved ones. Mary was a Presbyterian by faith. “An angel in…

Donald Eugene Fisher Sr., 84, of North Sewickley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born March 29, 1939 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William D. Sr. and Ida Thompson Fisher. He was married to Betty J. Chiez Fisher for over 52 years when she passed away in 2011. Donald had retired in 1985 from the U.S. Steel Ellwood Works for B&W Tubular Products Company after 25 years or service. A member of the Park Gate Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Odd Fellows, Masons, and Shriners. He served in the…

John R. Coulter, 61, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence. Born September 8, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Laird and Frances Cook Coulter. John graduated from Lincoln in 1981. He was a self-employed handyman and enjoyed drawing and painting. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Kerry Gardner Coulter; son, Josh (Heather) Coulter of Ellwood City; daughter, Kaylee (Dalton) Stewart of Ellwood City; sister, Linda (Paul) Cook York of West Chester; brother, Don (Patty) Coulter of North Sewickley, and two grandchildren Scarlett and Amelia. In addition to…

Louella A. Bookamer, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born November 5, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Christopher A. and Kiturah J. Wineman McLaughlin. Louella graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. She had retired in 2011 after 43 years of working in the Dietary Department at the Ellwood City Hospital. She attended Park Gate Baptist. Louella loved cooking and also enjoyed playing Bingo, watching the Hallmark Channel, and spending time with her dog Rosie. Above all else, her most cherished moments were the times she…

Marc A. Shoaf, 32, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence. Born December 14, 1990 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Marc D. Shoaf and April Donofrio. Marc graduated from Lincoln in 2009. During high school he played on the Football Team. After high school, he attended Vo Tech where he graduated with a nursing degree in 2013. He played darts for the Oak Grove and enjoyed camping, fishing, and football, especially the Steelers. Survivors include his father Marc D. (Missy) Shoaf of Beaver Falls, his mother April Milnes (Christopher) Donofrio of Chewton;…

Gary D. Hart, 78, of Fombell passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 1, 1945 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Leroy Samuel and Lois E. Palmer Hart. Gary graduated from Riverside in 1964. He worked at Herr Voss for 46 years serving in multiple roles. He attended Grace Community Church in Cranberry. Gary loved working outside in his yard. His beloved collection of John Deere tractors always kept his yard immaculate. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed taking them on vacations. His pride…

A celebration of life service for Perry Phillippi, who passed away on August 19, 2023 has been planned for Sunday October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117. For those unable to attend, go to Facebook and find the service live on Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. The Celebration will remain on the Facebook page for a week.