Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Nancy Lee Spratley, 78, of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on February 28, 1945 in Rochester PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Joseph Hall. She was married to the love of her life Albert Daniel Spratley. Nancy was a hard worker and caregiver, working for the Blair Nursing Home for 21 years, and also in private home health care. She also worked for Airway Luggage, Alsy Lighting, and Leeds and Northrup. Some of the things that…

Shirley R. Kunselman, 91, of Shenango Township, went home to the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Carriage Manor in New Castle. She was born on June 29, 1931 in New Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Myron and Ethel Phoebe (Wohlbaugh) Crawford. She married the love of her life, Harry B. Kunselman on September 30, 1950. They were married for 51 years until his passing on February 17, 2002. Shirley was a member of the Independent Methodist Church in New Castle. She was an excellent baker and loved baking cookies and making fudge for family and friends…

Mary Ellen Pumphrey, 81, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born September 1, 1941 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond LeRoy and Bessie Aretta Bish Young. She was married to Jackie L. Pumphrey for 53 years when he passed away in 2014. Mary attended the Maitland Lane Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and attending family outings. Some of her interests were listening to country and gospel music, doing crafts, and tending her flowers. Survivors include two sons, Jackie (Darlene) Pumphrey Jr. and…

Albert A. Leo, 83, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Avalon Place following a brief illness. Born May 31, 1939 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late William and Antionette Locareno Leo. He was married to Eleanor M. “Tootie” Leo for 49 years when she passed away on January 15, 2011. Al was retired from the B&W in Koppel, where he worked as a millright-rigger. He was a member of the Divine Grace Parish (Holy Redeemer) in Ellwood City. He was a Captain of the Fire Police, a lifetime member of the Wurtemburg…

Augustine A. “Gus” Fornataro, 92, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. Born on January 4, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Augustine V. and Lena Geramita Fornataro. Gus’ humble intelligence, generosity and kindness were evident to all: at work, in the community, but especially with his family. Gus was a graduate of New Castle High School, achieved a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Pittsburgh and did further graduate work at George Washington University. He was a registered professional engineer. Gus began…

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard R. (Rich) Moran Jr., 73 of Ellwood City, Pa announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV. He was born April 4, 1950 in Bellevue, Pa, the son of the late Richard R. Sr. and Nancy (Dickinson) Moran. Rich will forever be remembered by family and friends for his passion for cars, love of animals and tinkering in his garage. Rich was the true definition of hard-working and dedication. Not only to his career but his family. He was the…

Betty J. Tillia, 87, of Princeton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her Son’s Residence in Strongsville Ohio. Born June 24, 1935 in, Fort Myers FL, she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Guynell Preston Croco. She was married to William H. Tillia Jr. for 65 years when he passed away on September 3, 2018. She owned and operated, with her husband, W.H. Tillia Furniture on Ellwood Rd. for many years. She was an active member of the Portersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Some of her interests were reading, knitting, and collecting antiques….

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…