Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Edna Ellen Blake, 81, Darlington Township, formerly of Big Beaver, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born November 14, 1942 in Burns, OR, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive Parsons Pierce. Edna worked in housekeeping and laundry for 33 years at the Holiday Inn. Edna was a talented and accomplished seamstress. She loved going on road trips, watching the Top Gun Movies and also enjoyed watching WWII movies. Survivors include her husband William L. Blake of Big Beaver; two daughters, Chris (Mike) McManus of Darlington with whom she resided, Wendy Fisher of Koppel; son,…

Erma C. Madden, affectionately known as “Cookie,” transitioned from this life on to rest as the Creator wills on March 1, 2024, in Solon, Ohio, at the age of 88. Born on March 8, 1935, in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge and Mary (Groom) Richardson. As the middle child among eight siblings, Cookie cherished her family deeply. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Eula, Wesley, Geraldine, Otis, Regina, and Raymond. Her brother Willie Richardson remains her sole surviving sibling. Erma was married to the dynamic and charismatic late James “Ted” Madden. A…

Paula Ann Rambo Burnette Tinney, 57, Darlington passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her sister’s residence in Wampum. Born December 19, 1966 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of David Paul Sr. and Jeraldyne Ann “Jerry” Haswell Rambo. Paula had worked in the dietary department of the Providence Care Center as a cook. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, puzzles, and bonfires. Survivors include her husband Randy Tinney of Darlington; father, David of Tionesta; two daughters, Melinda Lambert of Durham, NC and Nicole Delaney of Beaver Falls; son, James Burnette of Beaver Falls; two sisters, Jackie (Joe Butera)…

Harry W. Lyons, 72, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his residence. Born May 6, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harky and Adell E. Parker Lyons. Harry attended Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He was the owner and operator of H & P Trucking. Harry enjoyed working on and repairing cars. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family especially his grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Patricia A. Radich Lyons; three sons, Harry (Jennifer) Lyons, Jr. of Shenango Twp, Michael (Sherri)…

Audrey Bolam, 86, of Ellwood City, PA died peacefully in her sleep at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA on March 3, 2024 after a long illness. Audrey was born on November 30th, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Andrew and Julia Zudal. On July 19th, 1958, she married Howard Bolam. They remained happily married for 53 years until Howard’s passing in 2011 residing most of their life on Heinz Camp Road in Portersville, PA. Audrey was employed at Precision Metal in Ellport, PA for over 30 years until she retired. In her retirement, she enjoyed bowling, line…

Michael Milnes, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. For those who knew him, he lived his life curious, adventurous, brave, funny, hard-working, passionate, generous, and loving. While employed by the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, he organized many projects including hayrides for ARC and the Blind Association, construction projects for the Navy Seabees, and many other organizations across PA. In addition, he was a man of many talents. He always had a plan to build, create, or serve. He cherished the memories of the times he coached Lil…

Daniel V. Nonnemacher, 54, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence. Born February 9, 1970 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Richard W. Nonnemacher and Anita Leonard Hunter of Wampum. Daniel worked as a mail carrier for the US Post Office. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting. A loving son, father, brother and friend, he is survived by his mother Anita (Jerry) Hunter; son, Zachary Lee (Kathleen) Nonnemacher of Florida; daughter, Sydney Rae Nonnemacher of Enon Valley; sister, Theresa (Bill) Coates of New Castle; brother, Michael W. (Lisa) Nonnemacher…

Al C. Kocher, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Shenango On the Green after a brief illness. Born August 13, 1938 in Beaver Falls he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Groscost Kocher. Al graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1956 and from Geneva College where he earned his B.S. degree. He spent his career in the steel industry, first working at Blaw Knox and then United Engineering in sales and management. While working at United Engineering he was the co-inventor of the Kool Flo product. He then worked…

Catherine Theresa (Klemenz) Shuttleworth, 89, of Wampum died on Sunday February 11, 2024 at home surrounded by many family members. Catherine was born in Philadelphia on October 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Kathryn and Joseph Klemenz. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, William (Bill) Shuttleworth on December 17, 2020, a son-in-law, William J Fleck and a daughter-in-law, Regina Santamaria Shuttleworth. Catherine and Bill married on October 22, 1955, at St. Mathew Catholic Church in Philadelphia. After his death, she spoke to him every day and longed for the time when God…

Louise E. Newman, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Born September 13, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hazen Lersch. Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and then off to nursing school at St. Francis in New Castle. During her working career, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Jameson Hospital and Ellwood City Hospital. In addition, Louise was a maternity ward nurse at Mary Evans Hospital. She has told many stories about delivering babies before the doctors could arrive….