Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Clarence Boots Jr., 87, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Clen Moore Place in New Castle. Born June 21, 1934 in the Newport area of Wampum, he was the son of the late Clarence and Geraldine Cook Boots Sr. He was married to Shirley Wigley Boots for 58 years when she passed away June 17, 2011. Clarence was a third generation carpenter and contractor with 60 years of building custom homes for Boots Construction. He was an active member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Clarence served as a member…

Dawn Catherine Dittmer, 48, of Beaver Falls passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence. Born February 26, 1973 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Diorio and Joy Gibson Diorio-Dixon of Ellwood City. Dawn was the owner and operator of the former Dusty Dawn’s Cleaning. She enjoyed trips to the ocean. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother Joy (James) Diorio-Dixon of Ellwood City; daughter, Danielle (Christopher) Healey of Butler; two sons, Hunter and Cameron Dittmer of Butler; granddaughter, Evelyn Healey; sister, Joy O’Rourke of Butler; and a brother,…

Richard D. Gibson, 81, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his residence following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born August 9, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ruth Elizabeth Shoaf . He was married to Nancy J. Kennedy Gibson for 58 years. Richard was a US Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam. He retired from Blair Strip Steel in 1998 where he worked as an electrician. Richard was an active member of the Bethel E.P.C. He served as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, served on the Hospitality Committee,…

Mary Elizabeth Dombeck, 58, of New Castle passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born January 7, 1963 in Fort Knox, KY, she was the daughter of J. Charles Dombeck and the late C. Patricia Vlah. She passed on March 12, 1988. She was employed at the Lawrence County Courthouse from July 18 1994, currently the Judicial Executive Secretary to President Judge Motto. She also worked part time at the former K-Mart and at Aldi’s. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School in 1980, attended Clarion University, and…

Mathew C. Reese, 41, of Chewton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence. Born July 22, 1979 in Rochester, he was the son of the late James and Karen Statton Reese. He was married to Jami Hamrick Reese for 11 years. Matt was a manager at the Ellwood City Forge. He enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the beach and Jamaica. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved playing fantasy football. He loved food and his puppies. Matt cherished times spent with his family, particularly with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Jami and his…

Carol L. Hogue, 83, of Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, July 9th, 2021. She was born on May 4th, 1938 in Ellwood City, a daughter of Howard and Lilabelle (Weingartner) Weisz. She married Fred Hogue on July 1, 1960. He died on July 8th, 2021. She was reunited with him in heaven less than twenty four hours after his death. They spent 61 years together on earth and are now together for eternity. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. Carol was a teller for the Ellwood Federal, she retired from Pennsylvania American Water where…

Frederick E. Hogue, 86, of Wayne Township passed away peacefully Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Oakland. He was born on July 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Raymond Hogue and Mabel Hogue (Strouse) He married Carol L. Hogue on July 1, 1960. She died on July 9th, 2021. He was reunited with her in heaven less than twenty four hours after his death. They spent 61 years together on earth and are now together for eternity. Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army and…

Carol L. Emerick, 91, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born December 27, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Ali Henderson Aiken. She was married to the late John H. Emerick for 70 years when he passed away March 21, 2020. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. She enjoyed golfing. Carol loved family and life. Survivors include two sons, John H. Emerick III and his wife Chris of Ellwood City, and Randall…

  I am Kenneth Eugene Hartzel. My best friend, housekeeper and lover born August 29, 1947, went to be with her father and mother on July 4, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. Her father and mother, Clyde A. and Elsie E. McKinney preceded her in passing. Donna Jean is survived by her brother Clyde A. Jr, myself her husband of nearly 50 years, and daughter Amy Synnamyn. Her family was at her bedside and holding her hand as she passed onto her next journey. Donna enjoyed quilting and knitting and created many items for…