Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

David Robert Ekey Sr., 69, of Cranberry Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 12, 2026 at his residence. Born March 30, 1957, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles and Virginia Roy Ekey. David graduated from Slippery Rock University and earned his CPA license in 1991. He then worked many years for the Miami Foundation Charity. An avid Beatles fan, he enjoyed rollerblading and surfing in his youth. He loved staying informed and enjoyed watching the news, especially Face the Nation. Survivors include son, Brandon (Whitney) Ekey of Ellwood City; daughter, Jessica (David Zychowski) Ekey of…

Robert E. Tupper Jr., 70, of Koppel passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence. Born May 29, 1956 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Jeanne Grable Tupper. Robert worked as a truck mechanic for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, cutting trees, and chopping wood. Above all he cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were the loves of his life. Survivors include his beloved wife of 31 years, Jeannine Oswald Tupper; daughter, Bobbie Lynn Schinler of West Deer; two stepsons, Keith Sines of Natrona Heights and Shawn…

Frances Ruth Leech, 77, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born September 24, 1948 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Frances Stewart Terracio. Frances graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1966. A devoted homemaker and military wife for 29 years, she was a longtime member of Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting and sewing at home, at her church, and at 1st Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Frances cherished moments spent with family, especially her grand and…

Albert A. Jerome passed away June 3, 2026, on the 24th anniversary of his beloved wife Ruth’s death on June 3, 2002, at his home surrounded by his large and devoted family holding vigil. He was born April 6,1933 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Albert and Tressa (Gaudio-Phillips) Jerome. Since age 6, he was a resident of Ellwood City PA. It was here, in Ewing Park, that he met the love of his life, Ruth Slevin Jerome, proclaiming at the age of 13 that he would marry her. They celebrated 48 years of marriage before Ruth’s death. They…

Glenda L. Kelly, 82, of West Pittsburg, PA passed away on February 22, 2026, at her residence after a 2-year battle with cancer. Glenda was born on March 15, 1943, to the late Glenn B. and Bernice (Yoho) Hennon of Chewton. She married Dale G. Kelly on December 2, 1961. She was raised in Chewton, attending Chewton Elementary School to 8th grade and graduated from Lincoln High School Ellwood City, PA with the class of 1961. She attended Chewton Christian Church, where she later sang in the choir and served as the song leader. After marriage, Glenda was a member…

John A. Kennedy, 65, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence following an apparent heart attack. Born April 13, 1961, in Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Alyce Innes Gibson and Wayne and Edna Innes Kennedy. John graduated from Mohawk High School in 1979. He proudly served in the Army until he was honorably discharged. After his military service, he started his career as a truck driver, primarily with JJ Kennedy and McClymonds Trucking, where he worked until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he loved spending time in the woods cutting…

Anthony C. “Tony” D’Arrigo Jr., 69, of Wampum passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at Kadima Rehab and Nursing following a lengthy illness. Born September 9, 1956, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, he was the son of the late Anthony C. Sr. and Shirley Zimmerman D’Arrigo. He was married to Nancy E. Watkins D’Arrigo for 30 years when she passed on December 29, 2016. Tony was a proud veteran of the Air Force serving for six years. In 1989, he graduated from Pima Community College with a degree in It Computer Tech. He then worked as a network engineer…

Rocco Jay Gatto Sr., 70, of Butler (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at UPMC Passavant. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born September 12, 1955, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Angelo and Barbara Hall Gatto. He was married to Jennifer Cornelius Gatto when she passed away on May 4, 2013. Rocco graduated from New Castle School of Trades. He worked 38 years for Allegheny Steel Distributors, retiring as a maintenance manager. He was Christian by faith. He cherished time with family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Jeremy…

John W. Coleman Jr., 78, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a lengthy illness Born September 12, 1947, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late John W. Sr. and Anna Ethel Doyle Coleman. John proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a driver for Recycled Fibers until his retirement. He was a current member of the Church of the Nazarene in New Galilee. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always keeping busy at home. His most cherished moments were spent…

William M. Swick, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 22, 1943, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Milton and Ethel Goehring Swick. William graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1961. He was a devoted member of Concord Church, loved God, his family, and farming. A proud 4th generation dairy and fruit orchard farmer, William served on the land preservation committee and enjoyed sharing his fresh produce at the Beaver County Farmer’s Market for 40 years. He cherished time spent with his…