Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Sharon Arbogast, 58, of South Beaver Township was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones and battled her illness with strength, grace, and unshakable faith. Sharon always found the strength to smile and care for others in every circumstance. She was a blessing to all who knew her and was the light in every room she entered. Sharon insisted on putting others first and found ways to offer random acts of kindness to all she encountered. Born December 27, 1964…

Barbara Anne Cowher Ferrucci, 90, passed away peacefully at 2:12 pm, March 26, 2023 in her home in West Pittsburg, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Daniel and Clara Boos Cowher, she grew up in West Pittsburg with two brothers and four sisters. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1951 and married the love of her life, William Sylvester Ferrucci of Ellport, in October of that year. Barbara loved nothing more than getting the family together for holidays, and you could count on something yummy to eat any time you stopped by. Her faith…

Linda Vidrick, 73, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness. Born February 27, 1950 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara Milligan Roble. Linda enjoyed bowling and was in a league at Sims Lanes. Survivors include daughter, Tammie (Mark Kennard) Williams of Edinburg; son, John (Carol Kelly) Vidrick of Mercer; boyfriend, Kevin Martin of Beaver Falls; sister, Becky Kellis of Greece; one granddaughter, Stephanie (Angelo) Greco; two grandsons, Bobby (Kelsey Starcher) Williams and Garren Vidrick, and a great-grandson, Theo…

Beverly A. Chiodo, 88 of Ellwood City, formally of Sharon, PA went home to be with her Lord & Savior surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Beverly was born on October 27, 1934 in Sharon, to parents Arloene Leonard & Harold Bodamer. She was a graduate of Hickory High School. Beverly married the love of her life the late David R. Chiodo on November 10, 1956. She is survived by her children Arloene (Denni) Cusato, Lois (Richard) Stem, Judy (James) Banick, & David (Tracy) Chiodo. Grandchildren Domenic, Rocco, Saverio Cusato & Nicole Bastide, Jovan…

Carol A. Blackwell, 80, of Franklin Township passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Avalon Place in New Castle following a brief illness. Born September 1, 1942 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Hazel Powell Fosnaught. She was married to Alva “Bud” Blackwell when he passed away in 2009. Carol had worked at Airway Luggage in Ellwood City. In her youth, she bowled a perfect 300 game. Some of her interests were playing Atari and video games, playing cards, crosswords and word finds, watching game shows, and using her iPad. She had a…

Tina Marie Peters, 62, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her residence. Born September 20, 1960 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ira L. and Esther M. Farkas Barnes Jr.. She was married to Kevin J. Peters when he passed away on September 19, 2021. Tina graduated from New Brighton High School in 1979. She worked for the Ramada Inn in Beaver Falls as a housekeeper. Tina was a member of the New Beaver Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved dolphins, her beagle…

Frances J. “Frannie” Goebel, 80, of Wayne Township passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born December 21, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Velma Grinnen Mohr. She was married to John O. Goebel Sr. on August 25, 1961. Frannie enjoyed working on the family farm. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Survivors include her husband of 62 years John; two sons, John O. (Rose) Jr. and James R. (Jodi) Goebel both of Wampum; two sisters, Carol (Louis) Miller and…

Joseph Allen “Joey” Taylor, 46, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1976 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Anthony M. Jr. and Linda M. Moczan Taylor. Joey was a member of the Wampum Methodist Church. He loved fishing, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and time spent with his family. He was always eager to extend a helping hand where he could. He spent most of his life working in the labor industry where he was known as a hard worker. Joey was a kind and thoughtful soul with…

Robert W. Moyer, 69, of Smiley Stop Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. He was born in Ellwood City on March 14, 1953. He was the son of the late Walter H. and Mary B. Pappas Moyer. He was a member of the White Eagle Polish Club in Chewton. Bob enjoyed the good things in life. He lived on his own terms, his way! He enjoyed spending time with Bev, his children, grandchildren, and friends. He was an outdoorsman who loved running his dogs, hunting, gardening, butchering, and working on old tractors. You were guaranteed to…

Goldie Elizabeth “Betty” Hinkle, 77, of Portersville passed away at 9:00 AM on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Quality Life Services Chicora with her family at her side. She fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. Goldie, also known as Betty, was born February 10, 1946 in Jamestown New York, and was adopted as an infant by Walter and Leona Cooper Bixler and moved to her new home in Butler County, PA. There, she was raised on her grandfather’s farm near Harrisville and her home in Slippery Rock. She attended Slippery Rock High School, graduating in 1964. Upon graduation…